Mediterranean-Style Branzino
Mediterranean-Style Branzino features tender, flaky whole sea bass infused with bright lemon and herbaceous oregano and rosemary. A splash of white wine enriches the pan juices, creating a fresh, aromatic finish that pairs beautifully with light sides. Serve this elegant, Greek-inspired fish for a relaxed dinner party or a special weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean-Style Branzino, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a large baking pan; add the red onion and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place 2 whole branzino in the baking pan. Stuff each cavity with 1 lemon wedge, 1 rosemary sprig, and some of the red onion from the pan. Pour the white wine and lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Gently slide a spatula between the bones to separate the fish; remove all the bones. Serve the fish on a platter; garnish with parsley and 2 lemon wedges.
- Calories 127.27 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 15.08 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.51 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.94 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.85 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 56.5 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 236.17 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 22.69 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 64.63 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Style Branzino is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Branzino, Fresh Oregano, Fresh Parsley, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 127.27 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean-Style Branzino made of?
- The main ingredients are Branzino, Fresh Oregano, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary, Lemon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean-Style Branzino?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 127.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean-Style Branzino easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mediterranean-Style Branzino healthy?
- Mediterranean-Style Branzino has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 127.27 calories and 0.54 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Fish, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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