Grilled sea bream: easy and healthy recipe
Discover how to make delicious grilled sea bream with this easy and healthy recipe. A light dish full of flavour–enjoy!
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Sea bream is one of the most highly prized fish in our gastronomy. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, it’s an excellent food for taking care of the heart. On top of that, it’s an easy fish to work with, and even easier to eat. Its soft, white flesh and delicate flavour make it an ideal choice for both those who love fish and those who are considering introducing it into their diet. And if we are talking about quick and healthy ways to cook sea bream, there is nothing like grilled sea bream.
The recipe for grilled sea bream is one of the quickest ways to enjoy this white fish, which is available all year round at a very affordable price. There’s no excuse not to try it, so let’s see how to prepare it at home.
How to make grilled sea bream step-by-step
What do we need to make grilled sea bream? Easy: sea bream, extra virgin olive oil and salt. The recipe starts the moment we buy the fish, and we can ask the fishmonger to prepare it for cooking. This way, when we get home, we will have two nice, clean, boneless sea bream fillets ready to put in the pan.
But let’s not get sidetracked: how to make grilled sea bream. It’s very simple, just grill the sea bream, always on the skin side first, and cover it. When it’s almost cooked on top, turn it over and cook it for a few seconds over high heat on the meat side. Keep in mind that it’s very important not to overcook the fish to enjoy its full flavour, texture and nutritional value. The sea bream, you see, only needs a few minutes to be ready.
Spices for grilled sea bream
Although this fish is already delicious with just a little salt and doesn’t need much more, we can also add a little extra flair. Among the spices that can be used for grilled sea bream is garlic with cayenne, a way of cooking it that is called ‘a la bilbaína’. Simply fry the garlic and cayenne over low heat and add it on top of the sea bream. It will be delicious! You can also choose to prepare a marinade with garlic, parsley, lemon and olive oil.
Garnish to accompany the grilled sea bream
The garnish for grilled sea bream covers many possibilities. It’s a dish that works very well with a salad, or with a rich sauce like the one we saw above. If we want to make a more substantial meal, we could simply add some white rice or prepare some pasta. There are other classic allies of this type of fish that never go out of fashion, such as chips, jacket potatoes or mashed potatoes.
Grilled sea bream is ideal for those looking for a light, easy-to-prepare and very healthy meal. Perfect for everyday as well as special dinner or as a main course for a meal with guests. Would you like to try it?
