Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Lemon & Za’atar

Name: Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Lemon & Za’atar
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 1 × 400–600 g Whole sea bream / dorade (cleaned); 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp Za’atar; 2 cloves (sliced) Garlic; 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley; 1 tsp Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1–2 Lemon wedge

A recipe from Israel.

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Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Lemon & Za’atar

Nutrition (per serving)

480Calories

52 gProtein

8 gCarbs

28 gFat

2 gSugar

1200 mgSalt

Ingredients

1 × 400–600 g Whole sea bream / dorade (cleaned)
3 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Za’atar
2 cloves (sliced) Garlic
2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh parsley
1 tsp Salt
to taste Black pepper
1–2 Lemon wedge

Method

Score both sides of the fish with 3 diagonal cuts.
Rub inside and outside with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and za’atar.
Stuff cavity with garlic slices, parsley, and a lemon wedge.
Let sit 15–30 min at room temp.
Preheat grill pan or small grill to medium-high.
Grill 6–8 min per side until skin is charred and flesh flakes easily.
Rest 3 min → transfer to plate → squeeze extra lemon over top.
Serve with a side of tahini drizzle, schug, or simple Israeli salad (tomato + cucumber).