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Grilled Whole Branzino with Lemon and Garlic
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Grilled Whole Branzino with Lemon and Garlic

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Grilled Whole Branzino with Lemon and Garlic

A grilled whole branzino makes an impressive presentation, and our specially designed basket makes it easy to turn the fish on the grill so it doesn’t fall apart. To enhance the flavor, fill the fish cavity with lemon, garlic and fresh thyme before cooking.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

362
Calories
8g
Protein
15g
Fat
57g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole branzino, each 1 to 1 1/2 lb., scaled, cleaned and fins
  • removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 2 small fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
  • Grilled fennel and tomatoes on the vine for serving (see related
  • recipe at left)
  • Grilled smashed potatoes with lemon-oregano vinaigrette (see related recipe at left)

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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