The baked gratined sea bream fillets are delicious, easy, and quick. The fish absorbs the aromas of the breading and remains very tender, while the crispy crust on top is very tasty. It’s a simple but very scenic second course that everyone will love. I recommend preparing it for a dinner with friends or family and why not for the upcoming holidays. It can be prepared in advance and baked at the moment as it cooks in no time.
Fresh fish has a more pronounced and characteristic flavor, with more delicate notes and complex nuances compared to frozen or preserved fish.
The flesh of fresh fish is more tender and melts in the mouth, offering a more pleasant culinary experience.
Choosing fresh fish like sea bream ensures no artificial or preservative flavors, guaranteeing a purer and more natural taste.
Among all the fish fillets, I prefer sea bream ones because they are meaty and tasty. However, if you like something else, you can replace the sea bream with sea bass or perch or even cod. You’ll see that it will still be a very appetizing baked gratin second course.
Let’s discover right after the photo, as always, how to prepare the baked gratined sea bream fillets!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 366.23 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 12.41 (g) of which sugars 2.89 (g)
- Proteins 43.32 (g)
- Fat 16.39 (g) of which saturated 3.61 (g)of which unsaturated 6.65 (g)
- Fibers 1.05 (g)
- Sodium 583.06 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Baked Gratined Sea Bream Fillets Ingredients
- 1.8 lbs fresh sea bream, fillets
- 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 6 black olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 pinches salt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- 1 baking tray
Preparation of Baked Gratined Sea Bream Fillets
To prepare the baked gratined sea bream fillets, first chop all the ingredients except the breadcrumbs with an immersion blender.
Place the sea bream fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper lightly oiled, skin side down.
Lightly salt them.
To the freshly chopped mixture, add the breadcrumbs and extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
Generously cover the baked gratined sea bream fillets with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly.
Drizzle with a little more oil, preheat the oven to 338°F and bake.
Cook the sea bream fillets for 15 minutes, and if you want a more pronounced gratin, turn on the grill for the last 5 minutes.
Serve this second course with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes as soon as you take it out of the oven, still hot and steaming and..
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
Choosing fresh fish fillets means enjoying a high-quality product, healthier and more sustainable. It’s a more rewarding culinary experience and a way to take care of your health and the environment.
How to store baked gratined sea bream fillets
You can store them in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze them laid out well on a tray.
Fresh fish should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth or in an airtight container, and consumed within a few days of purchase.
Fresh fish should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth or in an airtight container, and consumed within a few days of purchase.
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How to recognize fresh fish?
In addition to what’s already mentioned, you can check the firmness of the flesh (it should be firm and elastic), the adhesion of the scales to the body, and the presence of a slight transparent mucus on the skin. The eyes should be clear and bright.
What is the difference between fresh and frozen fish?
Fresh fish is freshly caught and has not undergone freezing treatments, while frozen fish has been quickly frozen after fishing. Both can be of good quality, but the flavor and texture may differ slightly.
