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Perfect Roasted Whole Branzino

Baked Parchment Paper Branzino

Experience the ultimate Mediterranean dinner with our Perfect Roasted Whole Branzino. This easy parchment-baked recipe features vibrant peppers, elephant garlic, and fresh dill for a flaky, flavorful finish every time.
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Course: Al La Carte, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Baked, Easy, Mediterranean
Keyword: Baked Fish, Best Branzino Recipes, Mediterranean Fish Recipe, Whole Fish Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 29 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 574kcal
Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeds removed and cut into strips
  • 1/2 small yellow onion peeled and sliced thin
  • 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Fish

  • 2 - 2 1/2 pounds whole branzino (2 fish) cleaned and washed (ask fishmonger to scale and remove the ofals.

Instructions

Make the Marinade:

  • Add all the marinade ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Mix to combine.
    2 - 3 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 large lemon, 1/4 cup white wine, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric , 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 elephant garlic

Season Vegetables:

  • Add the vegetables to a medium mixing bowl, Season with 1 tablespoon of the marinade.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/2 small yellow onion, 10 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes

Preheat Oven 425F Degrees

    Prepare the parchment fish pouches

    • Use one full sheet parchment paper per fish, create a boat that can be folded over and closed. Use butcher's twine to tie the two ends. Place the parchment paper onto of a large baking sheet.
    • Add one fish to each parchment boat. And pour the marinade over each fish -and rub to season all over and inside the cavity. Divide the vegetables in two. Add the vegetables to the parchment paper. Close the parchment paper to create a steam pouch. Use more butcher's twine to hold the seal together if necessary.
      2 - 2 1/2 pounds whole branzino
    • Bake the fish 20 to 25 minutes. The internal temperature needs to be at 145F degrees.
    • Remove the fish from the oven and carefully open the pouch. Serve as desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 302mg | Sodium: 2653mg | Potassium: 1515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2826IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 5mg