Gilthead Sea Bream with Scallions and Ginger
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and aromatic recipe for Gilthead Sea Bream with Scallions and Ginger, a true showstopper for seafood lovers. This dish combines the delicate, flaky texture of whole roasted gilthead sea bream with the bold and zesty flavors of scallions, fresh ginger, and garlic. A quick sear in a skillet locks in the juices, while a drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil adds depth and umami. Oven-baked to perfection, this dish is finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish. Perfect for dinner parties or an elegant weeknight meal, this Asian-inspired recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or crispy vegetables. Ready in under an hour, it's an effortless yet impressive addition to your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole (cleaned and scaled) gilthead sea bream
- 6 stalks scallions
- 50 grams ginger
- 4 cloves garlic
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 10 grams fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Rinse the gilthead sea bream under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Make 3 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to allow for even cooking and better flavor absorption.
Season the fish inside and out with sea salt and black pepper. Place a few slices of scallion, ginger, and one peeled garlic clove into the cavity of each fish.
Slice the remaining scallions and ginger into thin julienne strips. Mince the remaining garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and the juice of half a lemon to create a sauce. Reserve the other half of the lemon for garnish.
Heat the vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, around 30 seconds.
Carefully place the fish into the skillet and sear on each side for 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Scatter the julienned scallions and ginger over the fish, then pour the soy sauce mixture over the fish.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Once done, remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 5212 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 40.0 mcg | 200% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3677 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
