Whole30 Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your seafood game with this Whole30 Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs, a light and flavorful dish that’s as healthy as it is stunning. Perfect for summertime grilling, this recipe features whole branzino infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and an aromatic medley of parsley, thyme, and rosemary. The fish is brushed with a vibrant citrus-herb marinade, then stuffed with lemons and herbs for maximum flavor. Grilled to perfection, the crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh pair beautifully with tangy lemon wedges. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with clean, Whole30-approved ingredients, this recipe is an ideal choice for a nutritious yet elegant dinner. Serve it alongside fresh veggies for a complete, refreshing meal that’s perfect for hosting or weeknight dining. Keywords: Whole30 grilled branzino, lemon herb fish, healthy seafood recipe, summer grilling recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole branzino (cleaned and scaled)
- 2 fresh lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 bunch fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the branzino under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Zest one lemon and juice the other. Slice the remaining lemon thinly.
In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Finely chop half of the parsley and half of the thyme. Add to the olive oil mixture, stirring to combine.
Make three diagonal cuts on each side of the branzino to allow flavors to penetrate the fish.
Brush the inside and outside of each fish with the herb-lemon olive oil mixture.
Stuff the cavity of each branzino with sliced lemon, the remaining parsley, thyme, rosemary, and two whole garlic cloves.
Lightly oil the grill grates with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the fish on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with additional lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% | |
*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.
