
Grilled Branzino with Herbs and Lemon
Prep time: 25 minServes: 2
Pairs with
Whole grilled fish with Mediterranean herbs wants a crisp, herbal white — Vermentino, Greco di Tufo or a Provence rosé.
Ingredients
- 2 whole branzinos (sea bass, about 400 g each), cleaned
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- Flaky salt and black pepper
- Salsa verde to serve
Method
- 1Make 3 slashes on each side of the fish. Rub with olive oil, salt and pepper. Fill the cavity with lemon slices, herbs and garlic.
- 2Grill over medium-high heat: 5–6 minutes per side until the skin is crisp and the flesh cooked through.
- 3Serve whole at the table with salsa verde and grilled lemon.
