Ingredients for Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs
- Bream
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves
- Black Peppercorns
- Sage Leaves
- Fresh Thyme
- Fresh Marjoram
- Flat Leaf Parsley
- Salt And Pepper
- Dry White Wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Worcestershire sauce to taste
- lemon juice to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for searing, optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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How to Make Roasted Sea Bream With Herbs
- **Prepare the Fish:** Clean one whole sea bream (approximately 1.5 lbs).
- **Rinse and Dry:** Wash the sea bream thoroughly and pat it completely dry with paper towels.
- **Remove Fins:** Carefully remove the pectoral and ventral fins.
- **Oil the Fish:** Brush the sea bream generously with 3 tablespoons of olive oil (or more, depending on the size of the fish).
- **Prepare the Herb Mixture:** Finely chop 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme, and 1 tablespoon of fresh marjoram. Roughly chop 4-5 fresh sage leaves.
- **Season the Fish:** Place the sea bream in an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle evenly with the chopped herbs, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorns, and 4 cloves.
- **Marinate:** Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (ideally 2 hours). Turn the fish halfway through marinating.
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- **Remove Herbs:** Remove the sea bream from the marinade and gently remove excess herbs.
- **Season with Salt and Pepper:** Season the fish generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- **Dust with Flour:** Lightly dust the sea bream with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
- **Sear the Fish (Optional):** Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the sea bream on both sides until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- **Add to Dish:** Place the sea bream back in the oven-safe dish with the remaining marinade herbs.
- **Add Wine:** Add 1/4 cup of dry white wine to the bottom of the dish, ensuring the bottom is just covered.
- **Add Butter:** Dot the top of the sea bream with 2 tablespoons of butter, cut into small pieces.
- **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dorsal fin easily removes and the fish is cooked through. Baste with the pan juices occasionally.
- **Check for Doneness:** The fish is done when the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- **Serve:** Carefully remove the sea bream from the oven. Remove excess herbs from the sauce. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice to taste. Spoon some sauce over the fish, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
Carbs
0g
