Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil

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Whole sea bream baked with fresh dill, lemon slices, and a generous drizzle of olive oil for a delicate and fragrant seafood dish. This greek-inspired seafood (mediterranean) ready in about 35 minutes pairs olive oil, chopped fresh dill, sliced into thin rounds lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse and pat dry 2 whole sea bream fish (about 1 lb each). Score the skin lightly on both sides with a sharp knife.
  2. Step 2: Rub each fish inside and out with 2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stuff the cavity of each with half of 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 3 sliced garlic cloves, and several lemon slices.
  3. Step 3: Place fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over each fish.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and garnish with remaining fresh dill and lemon slices before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sea Bream Baked with Lemon, Dill, and Olive Oil?

Greek seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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