Preheat the Oven

Clean the whole sea bream and pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish.

Prepare the Fish

Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stuff the cavity of the fish with slices of one lemon, garlic cloves, and a mix of thyme and rosemary.

Season the Fish

Place the fish on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon over the top of the fish.

Prepare for Baking

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Bake the Fish

Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with additional lemon wedges and fresh herbs if desired.

whole sea bream baked with provençal herbs and lemon

Recipe information

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Main Ingredients

Preparation Steps

1. Preheat the Oven

2. Prepare the Fish

3. Season the Fish

4. Prepare for Baking

5. Bake the Fish

6. Serve