5.0 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
15 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 preferably herb flavored, crumbled
- 1 Cup orzo
- 1 Tab butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the branzino and pat dry. Season the inside with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the orzo, al dente according to the package instructions then stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest.
- Stuff the branzino with the orzo and crumbled feta.
- Preheat your grill to 450 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
- 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.
- Remove the fish and serve with additional lemon orzo and grilled veggies.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
214IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.