Grilled Whole Branzino with Grilled Vegetables
Prep Time 15 MinCook Time 15 MinServings 2-3
INGREDIENTS
½ Lemon, sliced into rounds
2 sprigs of Thyme
2 sprigs of Parsley
Assorted Fresh Vegetables for Grilling (Zucchini, Red Onions, Bell Peppers)
4 Tbsp. Fresh Oregano, chopped
½ cup Olive oil
LET'S GET COOKING!
Thaw fish in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl with water changing water often.
Oregano Oil: In a small bowl, mix fresh oregano with 4 cubes garlic and olive oil.
Pat fish dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Rub cavities with 2 cubes of garlic per fish. Stuff with lemon slices, thyme and parsley sprigs. Place in a platter ready to grill while you prepare vegetables.
Slice vegetables ½” thick and toss in 2 tbsp. of oregano oil, season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the grates with oil. Brush the oregano oil on the fish and place on the grill. Cook 6-8 minutes per side basting with additional oregano oil. Add vegetables to the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve whole fish with grilled vegetables on the side.
*USDA recommends cooking seafood until it reaches 145 °F.