A Culinary Delight: Grilled Sea Bream
Grilled sea bream, or "Gegrillte Dorade" as it’s known in German, is presented as a true delicacy. This recipe focuses on preparing the fish to perfection, highlighting its white, flaky flesh. With a high rating and numerous votes, this dish is a testament to its deliciousness and ease of preparation.
Key Takeaways
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking & Resting Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Average Rating: 4.5 stars (from 470 votes)
Ingredients For Two
- 2 whole sea bream, cleaned and prepared (approx. 500g each)
Marinade Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp rubbed thyme
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of freshly ground pepper
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Prepare the Fish: Thoroughly wash the sea bream inside and out. Pat dry with a kitchen towel. Make several shallow cuts on the skin side of the fish to allow the marinade to penetrate better.
- Make the Marinade: Squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl. Add the pressed garlic, olive oil, finely chopped rosemary and thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate: Brush the fish inside and out with the prepared marinade. Let it sit for 30 minutes. During this time, prepare your grill.
- Grill the Fish: Place the sea bream directly onto the oiled grill grates or use a fish grill basket. Grill over direct heat for 2-4 minutes per side. Then, move to indirect heat (around 160 degrees Celsius) and continue grilling for another 10 minutes per side. The internal temperature should reach approximately 56-60 degrees Celsius.
Serving Suggestions and Tips
Grilled sea bream is best served with pan-fried potatoes and fresh white bread. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges for an extra touch of freshness.
If you don’t have a grill thermometer, you can use the dorsal fin test: if the dorsal fin detaches easily, the fish is perfectly cooked.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Fat: 24.12 g
- Protein: 20.07 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.43 g
