Baked turbot with citrus is an elegant yet very easy-to-prepare main course, perfect when you want to serve a nice seafood menu without spending hours in the kitchen. The turbot gently roasts in the oven together with slices of orange and lemon, which release their aroma and give a fresh, fragrant note that enhances the soft, delicate flesh.
This is a simple, tasty and light recipe, ideal both for a family lunch and for a more important occasion, with the assurance of getting a healthy, well-balanced dish in a few steps. With very few ingredients and a quick cooking time you will bring a refined and aromatic seafood main to the table.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 25 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Fish
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 turbot (about 2.2 lbs)
- 1 orange (untreated)
- 1 lemon (untreated)
- 2 cloves garlic
- parsley
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Large baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Cutting board
Preparation
After having the fish gutted, wash the turbot and pat it dry with kitchen paper.
Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and brush it with a little oil. Place the turbot on it, laying it on the side with the lighter-colored skin.
Make some cuts on the darker skin, and season the inside with salt and pepper.
Wash the orange and the lemon and slice them.
Arrange the slices around the fish and into the cuts. Add the garlic and a few sprigs of parsley, then drizzle with a little olive oil.
Place everything in a preheated oven at 374°F and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the turbot’s flesh is white and begins to separate from the bone. Cooking times depend on the size and thickness of the fish.
The baked turbot with citrus is ready: remove it from the oven, fillet it and serve with the sauce formed by the orange and lemon. Season lightly with salt if it tastes bland.
Tips and notes
You can squeeze a little of the citrus juice and pour it over the turbot together with the oil.
Choose citrus fruits with an edible peel so you can use the whole slices without problems.
Cleaning the turbot is fairly straightforward, but you can also ask the fishmonger to do it when you buy it.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I serve with baked turbot with citrus?
You can pair it with a classic side of potatoes, boiled or roasted. Alternatively, serve it with a raw vegetable salad or sautéed spinach.
Can I use fillets instead of the whole fish?
Of course, you can use ready fillets, reducing the cooking time accordingly.
