Mediterranean Roasted Branzino Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 red onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 whole Branzino (sea bass) fish, cleaned
• 4 lemon wedges, divided
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• 0.25 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) for even cooking.
2. Coat a large baking pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add sliced red onion and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Place the two whole branzino fish in the prepared baking pan. Stuff each fish cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the sautéed red onion. Pour white wine and lemon juice over the fish, then sprinkle with dried oregano. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil evenly over both fish.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork, approximately 25 minutes.
5. Carefully use a spatula to separate the fish from the bones and remove all bones. Transfer the cooked fish to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh parsley and 2 lemon wedges for a beautiful presentation.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 237 mg
• Protein Content: 53 g
• Cholesterol Content: 117 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g