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Flavorful Lemon Herb Roasted Branzino Recipe with Capers

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A simple and delicious roasted whole branzino infused with fresh herbs, lemon, and capers, delivering a tender, flaky fish with a crispy skin and bright, coastal flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds whole branzino, cleaned and scaled (or substitute with sea bass or snapper)
  • 2 medium fresh lemons (one sliced thin, one juiced)
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse the branzino under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Score the skin lightly on both sides with 3-4 diagonal slashes about 1/2 inch deep.
  4. Stuff the cavity of the fish with half the lemon slices, rosemary, thyme, and half the garlic slices.
  5. In a small bowl, combine olive oil with remaining garlic slices, a pinch of sea salt, and pepper. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  6. Lay the fish on a baking sheet and brush the herb oil generously over both sides and inside the slashes.
  7. Arrange the remaining lemon slices on top of the fish.
  8. Scatter capers over and around the fish.
  9. Roast the fish in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy and the flesh flakes easily (internal temperature should reach 130°F or 54°C).
  10. Let the fish rest for 3-5 minutes outside the oven.
  11. Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top just before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when roasting multiple fish to ensure crispy skin. Tent foil over the fish if garlic browns too quickly. Let the fish rest after roasting to keep it moist. Fresh herbs are preferred for best flavor. Frozen branzino can be used if fully thawed and patted dry. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a low oven.

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Keywords: branzino, roasted fish, lemon herb fish, capers, easy seafood recipe, Mediterranean fish, whole fish recipe

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