Ingredients:

  • 2 Whole Branzinos (approx. 1.25 lbs each), scaled and gutted
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 tsp Flaky Sea Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 Large Lemon, sliced into thin rounds
  • 6 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 4 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, smashed but skin removed
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Italian Parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 Lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Use paper towels to pat the interior and exterior of the branzino extremely dry.
  3. Season the interior cavity of each fish generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Stuff the cavity of each fish with 3-4 lemon slices, 3 sprigs of thyme, 2 sprigs of rosemary, and 2 smashed garlic cloves.
  5. Rub the exterior skin with extra virgin olive oil and season with the remaining sea salt and cracked pepper.
  6. Place fish on the baking sheet and roast for 18-20 minutes, or until the skin is browned and the eyes have turned white.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh Italian parsley and extra lemon wedges before serving.