Fresh Grilled Branzino
Whole branzino is perfect for grilling on your gas or charcoal grill. Stuff it with dill, garlic and lemon for great flavor.
Servings 2
Calories 203kcal
Equipment
- Gas or charcoal grill
- Butcher's twine
- Grill basket
- Fish scaler (optional)
- Fish spatula (optional)
- Fish tweezers (optional)
Ingredients
- .75 pounds Branzino whole
- 2 Lemons, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic, sliced
- 1 bunch Fresh dill weed
Instructions
- Rinse cleaned whole fish under cold running water. You can clean the fish yourself or ask the person at the seafood counter to do it for you.
- Slice the lemons and garlic into thin pieces. Open the cavity of the fish and place the dill inside, then top with the lemon and garlic slices.
- Close the cavity and tie with butcher's twine or place whole fish into a closed grill basket.
- Place the grill basket on an outdoor grill over low heat or indirect heat. Cook until the flesh of the fish flakes away with a fork. Internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees.
- Remove fish from grill and place on a sheet pan. Sprinkle the fish with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place under the broiler under constant supervision until the skin is crisped and browned.
- Serve immediately, be careful to avoid bones.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg