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Grilled Branzino Stuffed with Feta and Orzo
5 from 9 votes

Grilled Branzino Stuffed with Feta and Orzo

European sea bass, or branzino, is the perfect fish for cooking on your grill. With its fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Grilled Feta and Orzo Stuffed Branzino will be the star of your next BBQ.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek

Ingredients

  • 4 whole branzino gutted and cleaned
  • 1 lemon zested and cut into slices
  • 4 ounces feta cheese preferably herb flavored, crumbled
  • 1 Cup orzo
  • 1 Tab butter
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the branzino and pat dry. Season the inside with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Cook the orzo, al dente according to the package instructions then stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest.
  3. Stuff the branzino with the orzo and crumbled feta.
  4. Preheat your grill to 450 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
  5. Make sure the grill grate is well oiled or use a grill basket of pan. Place the lemon slices on the grill grate and then the fish on top of the lemon slices. Cook the stuffed branzino for about 7-10 minutes then flip the fish over and cook an additional 7-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 degrees.
  6. Remove the fish and serve with additional lemon orzo and grilled veggies.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 349mg (15%) Potassium 142mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 214IU (4%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 349mg 15%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 214IU 4%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.