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Oven Grilled Fish

Name: Oven Grilled Fish
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 piece medium-sized sea bass (cleaned); 30 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 piece lemon; 15 g fresh parsley (finely chopped); 2 clove garlic (very finely grated); 5 g freshly ground black pepper; 5 g sumac; 3 g salt

Duration

40 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

2 piece medium-sized sea bass (cleaned)
30 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 piece lemon
15 g fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 clove garlic (very finely grated)
5 g freshly ground black pepper
5 g sumac
3 g salt

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan setting) and let it heat up. During this time, thoroughly wash the cleaned sea breams under cold water and completely dry the inside and outside with paper towels. Make shallow, diagonal scores on both sides of the fish with a sharp knife. This will allow the sauce to penetrate the fish better and ensure more even cooking.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 20 ml extra virgin olive oil, the juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 g salt, and 2 g freshly ground black pepper. Add half of the finely chopped parsley to this mixture and mix until you obtain a homogeneous sauce.

Generously coat the inside and outside of the fish with the marinade you prepared, ensuring it also gets into the scores you made. You can place 1 slice of lemon in the belly cavity of each fish. Let the fish rest in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes. This time will enhance the flavor of the fish.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the marinated fish on the paper. Bake in the preheated 200°C oven for an average of 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Check until the tops of the fish are nicely browned and the meat flakes easily. Adjust the cooking time well to prevent them from drying out excessively.

While the fish are cooking, prepare the Mediterranean-style serving sauce. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 10 ml extra virgin olive oil, 2 cloves of very finely grated garlic, 5 g sumac, the remaining 3 g freshly ground black pepper, and 1 g salt, and mix well.

Remove the cooked fish from the oven and carefully transfer them to serving plates. Drizzle the Mediterranean-style sauce you prepared evenly over each fish. Serve hot with the remaining finely chopped parsley and a few slices of lemon.

Chef's Tips

When selecting fish, ensure the eyes are bright, the skin is firm, and the gills are red. Fresh fish provides the most delicious result.
Instead of oven baking, you can also cook it on a grill pan or over a charcoal grill with the same marinade. Be gentle when turning the fish while cooking on the grill.
You can use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature of the fish. The fish is cooked when it reaches an average internal temperature of 63°C.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

Instead of sea bass, you can also use other fresh fish types such as gilt-head bream, salmon, or bonito. Cooking times may vary depending on the type and thickness of the fish.
Instead of parsley, dill or fresh thyme can also be added to the marinade mixture. However, make sure to use these herbs finely chopped.

Gourmet Recommendations

You can enrich your meal both nutritionally and visually by serving it with a colorful seasonal salad or light vegetables like steamed asparagus or broccoli.
You can add a different dimension of flavor by drizzling a few drops of balsamic vinegar over the fish before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories251 kcal

Protein28 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Fat12 g

Fiber 1 g

Sugar 0 g

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