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Grilled Branzino with Herbs and Lemon

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

  1. 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.
  2. 2Grill over medium-high heat: 5–6 minutes per side until the skin is crisp and the flesh cooked through.
  3. 3Serve whole at the table with salsa verde and grilled lemon.