Grilled Branzino Is An Effortlessly Delicious Seafood Dinner

Jump to Recipe Grilled branzino (or European bass) is an easy, tasty fish dinner that will be on your table and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes! It is perfectly seasoned and grilled until it has a wonderfully crispy skin. No one will believe how effortless this restaurant-quality meal was to make! Easy Grilled Branzino Filets Recipe This grilled branzino is a great white fish recipe that any seafood lover will enjoy! It is easy to prepare, cooks quickly, and is incredibly delicious. If you’ve never had it, Branzino is a European bass that is native to the coasts of Europe and has a mildly sweet flavor. This is actually a meal that is commonly eaten as part of the feast of the seven fishes, an Italian-American tradition that is celebrated on Christmas Eve! This grilled branzino is great for a quick, easy, and delicious seafood dinner!

Jump to:Easy Grilled Branzino Filets Recipe 🥘 Grilled Branzino Ingredients 🔪 How To Grill Branzino 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes ❓ What Kind Of Fish Is A Branzino? ❓ Is Branzino A Healthy Fish? ❓ What Does Branzino Fish Taste Like? 🐟 More Delicious Fish Recipes 📋 Recipe

🥘 Grilled Branzino Ingredients You can pick up branzino fillets at any typical grocery store’s seafood counter. You may find it labeled as sea bass.

Branzino Fillets - 1 pound of branzino fillets.Olive Oil - ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.Salt - ½ teaspoon salt.Paprika - ½ teaspoon of paprika.Herbes de Provence - ½ teaspoon of Herbes de Provence.Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Gremolata You may want to serve this beautiful branzino fish with gremolata! For the gremolata you will need lemon, flat leaf parsley, and garlic! Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips! 🔪 How To Grill Branzino This recipe is so easy that it is perfect for beginners! Make sure you have your grill, grilling utensils, and a fish basket or grill sheet. One pound of branzino can feed 1-2 people, so if you want to feed the whole family, make sure to pick up extra fillets!

Preheat and prep the grill. To get started, thoroughly clean your grill and preheat it to medium-high heat (375°-450°F / 190°-230°C). Next, oil a grill sheet, mat, or fish basket.Combine seasonings. In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon each of salt, paprika, herbes de provence, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Stir to combine.Season fish. Clean 1 pound of branzino fillets and then pat them dry. Brush them with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, making sure to coat all of the sides. Sprinkle your seasoning mix over the flesh side of the fillets. A pinch of salt on the skin is optional, too.Grill. Transfer your fish to your prepared fish basket or grill sheet skin side down, then place over direct heat on the grill for 3-4 minutes. Next, carefully flip your fish over and grill it for another 2-3 minutes, or until done.Serve. Once cooked, remove the branzino fillets from the grill and serve with fresh gremolata. This grilled branzino is the perfect white fish for a lovely gremolata sauce! Serve it alongside some grilled yellow squash for a light and healthy meal! Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Branzino can be prepared as fillets or as a whole fish (which is not as common in America). The whole fish will take much more preparation as it needs to be scaled, cleaned, and cut. Letting your fish warm to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before grilling will help ensure that it cooks evenly. To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days (or 1 month if properly stored in the freezer).To reheat: Place your leftovers on a rimmed baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 275°F (140°C) for 15 minutes, or until heated through.  ❓ What Kind Of Fish Is A Branzino? A branzino is the same thing as a European bass. It is a white fish that is native to the coasts of Europe. ❓ Is Branzino A Healthy Fish? Yes it is! Branzino is rich in important Omega-3s, selenium, and is a great source of protein! Plus, it has low levels of mercury. ❓ What Does Branzino Fish Taste Like? Branzino has a mildly sweet flavor and a light and flaky texture, similar to halibut.

🐟 More Delicious Fish Recipes Baked MonkfishGrilled Mahi MahiBaked Tuna SteaksGrilled GrouperSalmon With Dill SauceGrilled Swordfish

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Grilled Branzino Recipe

Grilled branzino (or European bass) is an easy, tasty fish dinner that will be on your table and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes! It is perfectly seasoned and grilled until it has a wonderfully crispy skin. No one will believe how effortless this restaurant-quality meal was to make!

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 254kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 7 minutes Total Time 12 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb branzino fillets▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ½ teaspoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon herbes de provence▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

InstructionsTo get started, thoroughly clean your grill and preheat it to medium-high heat (375°-450°F / 190°-230°C). Next, oil a grill sheet, mat, or fish basket. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, herbes de provence, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon herbes de provence, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepperClean the branzino fillets and then pat them dry. Brush them with olive oil, making sure to coat all of the sides. Sprinkle your seasoning mix over the flesh side of the fillets. A pinch of salt on the skin is optional, too.1 lb branzino fillets, ½ tablespoon olive oilTransfer your fish to your prepared fish basket or grill sheet skin side down, then place over direct heat on the grill for 3-4 minutes. Next, carefully flip your fish over and grill it for another 2-3 minutes, or until done.Once cooked, remove the branzino fillets from the grill and serve with fresh gremolata. Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling UtensilsGrill Basket Notes Branzino can be prepared as fillets or as a whole fish (which is not as common in America). The whole fish will take much more preparation as it needs to be scaled, cleaned, and cut.  Letting your fish warm to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before grilling will help ensure that it cooks evenly.  To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days (or 1 month if properly stored in the freezer). To reheat: Place your leftovers on a rimmed baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 275°F (140°C) for 15 minutes, or until heated through. 

NutritionCalories: 254kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g (80%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181mg (60%) | Sodium: 738mg (32%) | Potassium: 598mg (17%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 461IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! branzino, Feast of the Seven Fishes, fish, Grill Recipes, grilled branzino, seafood Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Grilled branzino (or European bass) is an easy, tasty fish dinner that will be on your table and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes! It is perfectly seasoned and grilled until it has a wonderfully crispy skin. No one will believe how effortless this restaurant-quality meal was to make!

Easy Grilled Branzino Filets Recipe

This grilled branzino is a great white fish recipe that any seafood lover will enjoy! It is easy to prepare, cooks quickly, and is incredibly delicious.

If you’ve never had it, Branzino is a European bass that is native to the coasts of Europe and has a mildly sweet flavor. This is actually a meal that is commonly eaten as part of the feast of the seven fishes, an Italian-American tradition that is celebrated on Christmas Eve!

🥘 Grilled Branzino Ingredients

You can pick up branzino fillets at any typical grocery store’s seafood counter. You may find it labeled as sea bass.

• Branzino Fillets - 1 pound of branzino fillets.Olive Oil - ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.Salt - ½ teaspoon salt.Paprika - ½ teaspoon of paprika.Herbes de Provence - ½ teaspoon of Herbes de Provence.Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.

Gremolata

You may want to serve this beautiful branzino fish with gremolata!

For the gremolata you will need lemon, flat leaf parsley, and garlic!

Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!

🔪 How To Grill Branzino

This recipe is so easy that it is perfect for beginners! Make sure you have your grill, grilling utensils, and a fish basket or grill sheet.

One pound of branzino can feed 1-2 people, so if you want to feed the whole family, make sure to pick up extra fillets!

• Preheat and prep the grill. To get started, thoroughly clean your grill and preheat it to medium-high heat (375°-450°F / 190°-230°C). Next, oil a grill sheet, mat, or fish basket.Combine seasonings. In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon each of salt, paprika, herbes de provence, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Stir to combine.Season fish. Clean 1 pound of branzino fillets and then pat them dry. Brush them with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, making sure to coat all of the sides. Sprinkle your seasoning mix over the flesh side of the fillets. A pinch of salt on the skin is optional, too.Grill. Transfer your fish to your prepared fish basket or grill sheet skin side down, then place over direct heat on the grill for 3-4 minutes. Next, carefully flip your fish over and grill it for another 2-3 minutes, or until done.Serve. Once cooked, remove the branzino fillets from the grill and serve with fresh gremolata.

This grilled branzino is the perfect white fish for a lovely gremolata sauce! Serve it alongside some grilled yellow squash for a light and healthy meal! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

• Branzino can be prepared as fillets or as a whole fish (which is not as common in America). The whole fish will take much more preparation as it needs to be scaled, cleaned, and cut. Letting your fish warm to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before grilling will help ensure that it cooks evenly. To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days (or 1 month if properly stored in the freezer).To reheat: Place your leftovers on a rimmed baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 275°F (140°C) for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

❓ What Kind Of Fish Is A Branzino?

A branzino is the same thing as a European bass. It is a white fish that is native to the coasts of Europe.

❓ Is Branzino A Healthy Fish?

Yes it is! Branzino is rich in important Omega-3s, selenium, and is a great source of protein! Plus, it has low levels of mercury.

❓ What Does Branzino Fish Taste Like?

Branzino has a mildly sweet flavor and a light and flaky texture, similar to halibut.

🐟 More Delicious Fish Recipes

• Baked MonkfishGrilled Mahi MahiBaked Tuna SteaksGrilled GrouperSalmon With Dill SauceGrilled Swordfish

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Grilled Branzino Recipe

Grilled branzino (or European bass) is an easy, tasty fish dinner that will be on your table and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes! It is perfectly seasoned and grilled until it has a wonderfully crispy skin. No one will believe how effortless this restaurant-quality meal was to make!

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 254kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 7 minutes Total Time 12 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb branzino fillets▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ½ teaspoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon herbes de provence▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

InstructionsTo get started, thoroughly clean your grill and preheat it to medium-high heat (375°-450°F / 190°-230°C). Next, oil a grill sheet, mat, or fish basket. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, herbes de provence, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon herbes de provence, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepperClean the branzino fillets and then pat them dry. Brush them with olive oil, making sure to coat all of the sides. Sprinkle your seasoning mix over the flesh side of the fillets. A pinch of salt on the skin is optional, too.1 lb branzino fillets, ½ tablespoon olive oilTransfer your fish to your prepared fish basket or grill sheet skin side down, then place over direct heat on the grill for 3-4 minutes. Next, carefully flip your fish over and grill it for another 2-3 minutes, or until done.Once cooked, remove the branzino fillets from the grill and serve with fresh gremolata. Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling UtensilsGrill Basket Notes Branzino can be prepared as fillets or as a whole fish (which is not as common in America). The whole fish will take much more preparation as it needs to be scaled, cleaned, and cut.  Letting your fish warm to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before grilling will help ensure that it cooks evenly.  To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days (or 1 month if properly stored in the freezer). To reheat: Place your leftovers on a rimmed baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 275°F (140°C) for 15 minutes, or until heated through. 

NutritionCalories: 254kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g (80%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181mg (60%) | Sodium: 738mg (32%) | Potassium: 598mg (17%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 461IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! branzino, Feast of the Seven Fishes, fish, Grill Recipes, grilled branzino, seafood Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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Grilled Branzino Recipe

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 254kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 7 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb branzino fillets▢ ½ tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ½ teaspoon paprika▢ ½ teaspoon herbes de provence▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

InstructionsTo get started, thoroughly clean your grill and preheat it to medium-high heat (375°-450°F / 190°-230°C). Next, oil a grill sheet, mat, or fish basket. In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, herbes de provence, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon herbes de provence, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepperClean the branzino fillets and then pat them dry. Brush them with olive oil, making sure to coat all of the sides. Sprinkle your seasoning mix over the flesh side of the fillets. A pinch of salt on the skin is optional, too.1 lb branzino fillets, ½ tablespoon olive oilTransfer your fish to your prepared fish basket or grill sheet skin side down, then place over direct heat on the grill for 3-4 minutes. Next, carefully flip your fish over and grill it for another 2-3 minutes, or until done.Once cooked, remove the branzino fillets from the grill and serve with fresh gremolata.

Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling UtensilsGrill Basket

Notes Branzino can be prepared as fillets or as a whole fish (which is not as common in America). The whole fish will take much more preparation as it needs to be scaled, cleaned, and cut.  Letting your fish warm to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before grilling will help ensure that it cooks evenly.  To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days (or 1 month if properly stored in the freezer). To reheat: Place your leftovers on a rimmed baking sheet and heat it in the oven at 275°F (140°C) for 15 minutes, or until heated through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g (80%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 181mg (60%) | Sodium: 738mg (32%) | Potassium: 598mg (17%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 461IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)

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Course Dinner Recipes, Entrees, Main Dish, SeafoodCuisine American

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