Easy Greek Sea Bream Recipe (Tsipoura)

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Easy Greek Sea Bream Recipe (Tsipoura)

If you’ve ever eaten freshly caught fish by the sea, with the sun on your salty skin and the scent of lemon and olive oil in the air, you know there’s nothing quite like it. This easy Greek sea bream recipe (tsipoura) uses the broiler and whole sea bream fish to capture that exact feeling. In less than 30 minutes you'll be enjoying crispy skin, juicy flesh, and the bold flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite.

Prep Time35

Cook Time20

Total Time55

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 692kcal

Author: Makos

Ingredients

For the sea bream:

2 whole sea bream gutted and cleaned, about 25oz / 700g each
2 L water
3 ½ tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
3 lemon slices cut in half
⅕ bunch fresh parsley optional

For the ladolemono sauce:

½ cup olive oil extra virgin
2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Fill a large bowl with cold water, add the salt and stir well. Add the fish and set aside for 20-30 minutes.
✏️ This step is optional but helps to keep the flesh juicy.
Pat dry the fish very well with kitchen paper.
Transfer the sea bream to a baking dish and rub both sides with olive oil.
👉 For easier cleanup, you can line the baking dish with parchment paper. Just be careful, as it can burn if it's too close to the broiler.
Stuff the bellies with lemon slices and parsley.
Broil on the medium setting for 12–15 minutes if using smaller fish (around 16oz / 450g), or up to 20 minutes for larger ones (around 25oz / 700g). Flip them halfway through using a spatula, taking care not to damage the skin.
In a small jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and lemon zest. Close tightly with a lid and shake well.
Open the fish in half, remove the backbone, and drizzle the ladolemono over the flesh. Watch out for small bones!
Serve with boiled greens, potatoes, or a big horiatiki salad and you've got a meal that's as impressive as it is effortless.

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Notes

Note #1: Taste the ladolemono and add more lemon juice if needed.

Air Fryer

Cooking time for air fryer are approximately the same as grilling. Set the temperature to 200°C / 400°F and check for doneness either by eye or with a kitchen thermometer.

See below ⬇️ the most important Grilling tips for Grilled sea bream (tsipoura).

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