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Mediterranean Grilled Branzino Recipe
This grilled branzino recipe with a Mediterranean twist is a must-try! The fish is marinated with a herb and lemon mixture, then grilled to perfection and topped with a bright tomato herb relish. Trust me, there's a feast of flavors in every bite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 572 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 4 Branzinos cleaned and gutted
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 shallots sliced
- 8 cloved garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper optional
- 3 lemons juice two of them and slice the other one into thin half moons.
Tomato herb relish
- 2 large tomatoes chopped finely
- 1 Jalapeño deseeded and chopped finely
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 3/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 red onion diced finely
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sumac
Instructions
- Cut 3 slits on the branzino using a sharp knife, you don't need to cut all the way through.
- In a medium sized bowl mix the olive oil with shallots, mince garlic, parsley, dill, Aleppo pepper, salt and lemon juice. Spoon half this mixture inside the branzinos. Place the lemon slices in the cavity of the branzinos and seal it using a couple of toothpicks. Place the branzinos on a baking sheet and spoon the rest of the lemon herb mixture on top.
- While the fish is being marinated, prepare the grill to high. You can use charcoal or gas grill. Rub half of a potato on the grates to avoid the fish sticking.
- Place the branzinos on the grates and grill for about 8 minutes on each side. Flip only once. It's okay if the skin sticks to the grates. Grill the branzino until the skin is brown and crispy and the fish is cooked completely.
- Make the tomato herb relish. In a medium sized bowl mix the tomatoes with the jalapeno, cilantro, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and sumac.
- Place the grilled branzino on the platter and top with the tomato herb relish. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Serve grilled branzino with the following sides dishes: grilled asparagus, Greek lemon rice, Mediterranean grilled vegetables, Greek salad or Mediterranean couscous salad.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- You can use other fish such as flounder or red snapper for this recipe. Cooking time may vary.
Nutrition Information
Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
82g
(164%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
360mg
(120%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
1502mg
(43%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2777IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 82g | 164% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 360mg | 120% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1502mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2777IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.