Baked Sea Bream Fries Salad (Printable Version)
Tender sea bream pairs with crisp fries and fresh salad for a light, satisfying Mediterranean dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Baked Sea Bream
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1 whole sea bream, cleaned and scaled
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
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Lemon slices, for serving
→ For the Fries
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3 to 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For the Salad
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A handful of mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, etc.)
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125 ml cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps To Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C. Score the sea bream on both sides. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, dried thyme or rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Massage this mixture over the surface and inside the cavity of the fish. Place the fish on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the skin is golden and the flesh easily flakes with a fork. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.
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While the fish is baking, toss the prepared potato fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a separate baking tray. Roast at 200°C for about 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
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Combine the mixed salad greens and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently until evenly coated.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure the sea bream is thoroughly cleaned and patted dry before seasoning for optimal texture and flavor.