Ingredients:
– 2 whole bream, gutted and scaled
– 1 lemon, thinly sliced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F/200°C.
2. Rinse the bream under cold and pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure that the fish is completely dry, as this will help it to cook evenly.
3. Place the bream in a baking dish that has been lightly coated with spray. Season each fish inside and out with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each fish cavity with a few slices of lemon, a little bit of minced garlic, and a tablespoon of chopped parsley.
5. Drizzle the top of the fish with olive oil.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the oven. Roast the bream for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Uncover the bream and place it under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the skin is slightly crispy and golden brown.
8. Remove the bream from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve the roasted bream with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Tips for the perfect roasted bream:
– Make sure to choose fresh bream for the best flavor and texture.
– If you are not a fan of parsley, you can use other herbs like rosemary or thyme to season the fish.
– To make this recipe even healthier, you can substitute the olive oil with vegetable broth or water.
– If you don’t want to stuff the fish, you can simply season the inside with salt and pepper and place the lemon and garlic slices on top of the fish.
– To get a crispy skin, make sure to place the fish under the broiler for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
– If you have leftovers, you can use the roasted bream in sandwiches, salads, or pasta dishes.