Baked sea bass with garlic, lemon, and rosemary: Mediterranean on your plate
Baked sea bass is a classic of Mediterranean cuisine – light, aromatic, and full of the taste of the sea. With a few fresh ingredients and minimal preparation, you get a healthy and elegant meal that will satisfy even the most refined palates.
Recipe for baked sea bass with garlic, lemon, and rosemary
Ingredients (for 2 people):
- 2 fresh sea bass
- 2–3 cloves of garlic
- 1 fresh lemon (half sliced, half for squeezing)
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- A handful of fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 4–5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
Wash the sea bass, salt and pepper it inside and out.
Inside each fish, place a few slices of garlic, lemon slices, a sprig of rosemary, and some chopped parsley.
Place the fish on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush it with olive oil, then pour the juice of half a lemon over it.
If desired, arrange more lemon slices or a few olives/cherry tomatoes around the fish for flavor and appearance.
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the skin becomes slightly crispy and the flesh is soft and juicy.
Tip:
Serve with potato salad.
