Baked sea bream with dill and lemon is a light and refined dish, perfect for enhancing the delicate flavor of this fish.
The foil baking method helps retain the aromas and nutritional properties, creating a juicy and fragrant dish.
Lemon adds freshness, while dill gives an herby note that pairs perfectly with the flesh of the bream. You can add a whole crushed garlic clove inside the fish for even more flavor.
Remember, even if you got the bream from your trusted fishmonger and asked them to clean it for you, rinse it under cold running water, check it internally for further cleaning, and DO NOT cut the fins because once cooked, the skin and bones will be much easier to remove, as they will stick to the fins.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Baked Sea Bream with Dill and Lemon
- 2 sea bream (about 1 lb each)
- 2 sprigs dill (fresh)
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper
How to Make Baked Sea Bream with Dill and Lemon
First, rinse the fish under cold running water even if you bought it pre-cleaned.
Make sure there are no internal organs left by washing it thoroughly inside as well.
Wash the dill and slice the lemon into thin rounds. Peel and slightly crush the garlic cloves.
Salt and pepper the inside of the bream, then insert a few lemon slices, some dill, and a garlic clove into each.
Place each bream on a sheet of parchment paper, drizzle with a little olive oil, add a couple of dill sprigs, and seal the foil well.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F in static mode.
Place the foil packets on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes.
How to store Baked Sea Bream with Dill and Lemon
You can store it without the foil in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 day.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why use dill with fish?
Because its fresh and slightly spicy flavor pairs well with the delicate taste of the fish, enhancing it and adding an aromatic note.
What can I use instead of dill?
Dill is very similar to the flavor of fennel, so you can use fennel fronds instead of dill.
