Baked Gilthead Bream Fillets

I can provide you with a simple recipe to bake gilthead bream fillets, a very tasty and healthy dish. This recipe will enhance the delicate flavor of the bream, an Italian variation of a classic baked fish dish.

Ingredients

• 4 gilthead bream fillets (about 200 g each)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh aromatic herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley), to taste
• 1 ripe tomato, thinly sliced (optional)
• Pitted black olives (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Place the gilthead bream fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, skin-side down if present.
3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil with lemon juice, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Brush the gilthead bream fillets with the prepared olive oil and lemon marinade.
5. Sprinkle the fillets with the aromatic herbs of your choice, such as chopped rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
6. If desired, add tomato slices on the bream and scatter some black olives around the fish.
7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Curiosity

The gilthead bream is a fish greatly appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine for its delicate flavor and firm flesh. In Italy, it is common to find it baked with Mediterranean aromas, such as rosemary, sage, and bay leaves. It’s important not to overcook the bream to preserve its tenderness and taste.

Enjoy your meal and enjoy your baked gilthead bream!