Heart-Healthy Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs

Elevate your healthy dining experience with this Heart-Healthy Grilled Branzino with Lemon and Herbs, a simple yet elegant recipe that's perfect for summer grilling or any time you're craving fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This light and nutritious dish stars whole branzino, a mild and flaky white fish, seasoned with an aromatic blend of fresh thyme, rosemary, and garlic, then grilled to perfection for a beautifully crisp skin and tender, juicy interior. Infused with zesty lemon and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is packed with heart-healthy omega-3s and bursting with vibrant, herbaceous notes. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick, flavorful, and wholesome dinner, best served with lemon wedges and your favorite side of roasted veggies or a crisp green salad. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, seafood lovers, and anyone who enjoys effortless gourmet cooking, this grilled branzino is sure to impress! Keywords: Grilled branzino recipe, heart-healthy seafood, Mediterranean grilled fish, quick healthy dinner ideas, lemon herb fish recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Branzino (whole, cleaned)
• 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 whole Lemon
• 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
• 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C). Ensure the grates are cleaned and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Rinse and pat dry the branzino using paper towels. Make three diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to help the seasoning penetrate better.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Zest one of the lemons and add the zest to the bowl. Mix well.

Step 4

Rub the olive oil mixture all over the branzino, making sure to get some into the cuts and the cavity of the fish.

Step 5

Slice one lemon into thin rounds and place inside the cavity of each fish along with 2 sprigs of thyme, and 2 sprigs of rosemary.

Step 6

Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and place them inside the fish cavities as well.

Step 7

Place the branzino on the preheated grill, and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until the skin is crispy and the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

While the fish is grilling, chop the parsley finely and set it aside.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the fish from the grill, and garnish with the chopped parsley.

Step 10

Cut the remaining lemon into wedges and serve alongside the grilled branzino for squeezing over the fish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(490.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	669.1

Total Fat 37.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 150mg	0%
Sodium 2556.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.3g
Protein 68.9g	0%

Vitamin D 600IU	0%
Calcium 167.6mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1238.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 40.2%

Carbs: 10.5%