Whole roasted sea bass stuffed with lemon, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, Mediterranean style. A stunning yet simple 35-minute fish dinner with only 8 ingredients.

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 35 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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Whole sea bass stuffed with lemon slices and fresh herbs, then roasted until the flesh is tender and sweet, captures everything we love about Mediterranean cooking. It is light, aromatic, and perfect for spring.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole sea bass (about 800 g / 1.75 lb total), cleaned and scaled
  • 1 fresh lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Rinse the sea bass, pat dry with paper towels, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Season the cavity of each fish with salt and pepper, then stuff with the lemon slices, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
  4. Brush the outside of the fish with olive oil and sprinkle with a little more black pepper.
  5. Roast for about 20 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Transfer to a platter, garnish with extra lemon slices and fresh herbs, and serve.

Tips

  • Season both inside and outside the fish so the flavor is evenly distributed.
  • Feel free to swap in other herbs such as oregano or dill, depending on what you have.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 250 kcal per serving | Protein: 35 g | Carbs: 3 g | Fat: 12 g

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