Whole Oven Roasted Branzino
Whole Oven Roasted Branzino prepared simply with fresh herbs and lemon slices is the perfect and delicious healthy start to a new week.
Ingredients
- 1 4 pound whole Branzino (or individual fish totaling about 4 pounds), washed and dried thoroughly with paper towels
- 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (plus additional lemon for serving)
- 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F.
- Brush the fish on both sides and inside the cavity with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Please the lemon slices and thyme inside the cavity.
- Transfer the fish to a baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and the skin is crispy.
- Using two large spatulas, transfer the fish to a serving dish. Sprinkle with additional kosher salt (optional). Serve with additional lemon slices.