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Ingredients

• 2 whole sea bream, cleaned and scaled (about 3 lbs total) (1.4 kg)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (2 fl oz) (30 ml)
• 1 lemon, sliced (about 4 oz) (115 g)
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced (about 0.5 oz) (15 g)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt (0.35 oz) (10 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (0.1 oz) (3 g)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 1 cup) (30 g)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (4 fl oz) (120 ml)
• 1/2 cup water (4 fl oz) (120 ml)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rinse the sea bream under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Make 2-3 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to help the flavors penetrate.
4. Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.
5. Stuff the cavity of each fish with lemon slices, garlic slices, chopped parsley, and a sprig of rosemary.
6. Place the fish in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.
7. Pour the dry white wine and water around the fish in the baking dish.
8. Arrange any remaining lemon slices on top of the fish.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
10. Remove from the oven and let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tip

Serve the baked sea bream with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.