Today I’m sharing my favorite Oven Baked Whole Sea Bream with Vegetables recipe – it’s renowned for its delicious flavor! With its distinctive taste, this fish is sure to be a hit with everyone.
In Ancient Greece, Sea bream was held in high esteem and was dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, as it was considered one of the finest fish.
Sea Bream has not only a delectable flavour, but also a considerable amount of Omega-3 fatty acids, making it a nutritious choice.
This fish should be treated with respect and cooked in a way that lets its full flavour shine. Avoid overpowering the fish with heavy ingredients or cooking methods such as frying.
Cooking a whole fish may seem daunting, but it’s actually quite straightforward! If you get a gutted and scaled fish, all that remains is to add in your favorite flavors. I opted for sea bream, but sea bass or branzino are also excellent choices.
When purchasing whole fish, assessing the eyes is important: they should be bright and clear. If they appear cloudy, it’s best to choose another fish. Additionally, use the sense of smell to gauge freshness; it should not be overly pungent. A slight briny scent is normal, however if the fish is overly fishy, it may have been sitting for too long. Lastly, observe the scales; a fresh fish will have bright, metallic scales. Avoid purchasing fish with dull scales.
Ingredients to Make Oven Baked Whole Sea Bream with Vegetables
- Sea Bream Gutted
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- oregano
- pepper
- salt
- carrot
- celery
- onion
How to Make Oven Baked Whole Sea Bream with Vegetables
Preheat oven to 450 F.
Arrange the carrots, onions and celery in a baking dish, cutting each into strips and mixing them together in a random order. Coat vegetables in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Insert slices of lemon and parsley into the cavity of the fish. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, and herbs and add a touch of olive oil. Put the fish on top of the vegetables.
Bake without a cover for a duration of 30 minutes.
Squeeze fresh lemon on top and add some more parsley.
Enjoy!
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Oven Baked Whole Sea Bream with Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 Sea Bream
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 celery
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Arrange the carrots, onions and celery in a baking dish, cutting each into strips and mixing them together in a random order.
- Coat vegetables in olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Insert slices of lemon and parsley into the cavity of the fish.
- Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, and herbs and add a touch of olive oil. Put the fish on top of the vegetables.
- Bake without a cover for a duration of 30 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon on top and add some more parsley.Enjoy!
