Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mediterranean Herb and Lemon Baked Branzino. This elegant dish is perfect for both special occasions and family dinners, combining fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and tender branzino fillets for a meal that looks as good as it tastes. Easy to prepare and healthy, this baked fish recipe is low in calories yet high in protein, making it an excellent choice for those seeking nutritious dining options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 branzino fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh oregano
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup dry white apple vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the branzino fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them skin side down on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and black pepper.
- Spread minced garlic evenly over the fish fillets.
- Top each fillet with lemon slices and sprigs of fresh herbs.
- Pour white apple vinegar around the fish on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg