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Baked sea bream with Mediterranean vegetables and olive oil

A whole gilthead fillet, gently cooked in the oven with Mediterranean vegetables and high-quality olive oil. The fine freshness and fruitiness of a Lugana perfectly underlines the aromas of this Mediterranean dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Fish dish, Main course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Baking tray or ovenproof dish
  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Baking brush for the olive oil
  • 1 Kitchen string (if the sea bream is prepared whole)

Ingredients
  

For the sea bream:

  • 1 fresh sea bream approx. 500 g, ready to cook, whole or filleted
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Garlic clove cut into thin slices
  • ½ Organic lemon cut into thin slices
  • 1 teaspoon fresh herbs Rosemary, thyme, oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground

For the Mediterranean vegetables:

  • 1 Zucchini cut into thin slices
  • 1 red peppers cut into strips
  • 150 g Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red onion cut into thin strips
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt & pepper

Preparation
 

Prepare the vegetables:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (top/bottom heat) or 180 °C (fan-assisted).
  • Mix the zucchinis, peppers, cherry tomatoes and onions with olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking tray.
  • Pre-bake the vegetables for 15 minutes so that they are already slightly caramelized.

Prepare the sea bream:

  • If using the sea bream whole, season inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Fill with lemon slices, garlic and fresh herbs.
  • If desired, secure with kitchen string.
  • Brush with olive oil and place on the pre-baked vegetables.

Baking:

  • Bake the gilthead with the vegetables for 20-25 minutes until the fish is golden brown and juicy.
  • If desired, sprinkle the fish with a little lemon juice during the last 5 minutes.

Serve:

  • Serve the sea bream either whole or filleted.
  • Serve with the oven vegetables and garnish with fresh herbs or a little extra olive oil as desired.

Recommended side dishes

  • Crispy ciabatta or toasted focaccia
  • A light rocket salad with lemon dressing
  • Baked potatoes with rosemary

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 35g
Keyword Baked fish, Fish recipes, Lugana, Mediterranean vegetables, Olive oil, Oven dish, Sea bream, Wine & Food Pairing
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