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Delicious Japanese Baked Sea Bream Recipe

Japanese Baked Sea Bream

Japanese Baked Sea Bream is a show-stopper for any meal and incredibly easy to prepare, ready in under an hour. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressive dinner parties!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Japanese Baked Sea Bream
  • 1 whole sea bream cleaned and scaled
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 pcs green onions chopped
  • 1 whole lemon sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Rinse the sea bream under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
  3. Step 3: Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and grated ginger.
  5. Step 5: Rub the marinade all over the fish, including inside the cavity. Season with salt and pepper!
  6. Step 6: Stuff the cavity with chopped green onions and lemon slices.
  7. Step 7: Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  9. Step 9: Remove from the oven and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven.