Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOak & ReelOrata Recipe

Orata Recipe

Inspired by Oak & Reel
Time1h
Serves2

wood-fired, oreganata

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Ingredients

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Fish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Fish

    Rinse the whole orata under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Ensure the fish is scaled and gutted.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, juice from the lemon, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. This will be used to marinate the fish.

  3. 3

    Marinate the Fish

    Place the cleaned orata in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Make sure the fish is coated well. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

Oreganata Topping

  1. 4

    Make the Oreganata Mixture

    In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, dried oregano, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Prepare the Grill

    Preheat your wood-fired grill to a medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).

  2. 6

    Cook the Fish

    Place the marinated orata on the grill. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

  3. 7

    Add the Oreganata Topping

    In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, generously sprinkle the oreganata mixture over the fish. Close the lid of the grill to allow the topping to crisp up.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Fish

    Once cooked, remove the orata from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve hot with lemon wedges and additional parsley, if desired.

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