Sheet Pan Mediterranean Branzino with Olives & Capers
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Sheet Pan Mediterranean Branzino with Olives & Capers. This one-pan dish features succulent branzino, tangy olives, and zesty capers, all roasted together for a simple yet unforgettable meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe brings a taste of coastal bliss straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole branzino (about 1.5 lbs), cleaned and scaled
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse the branzino under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Drizzle olive oil over the fish and season it inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and herbs.
- Scatter olives, capers, and cherry tomatoes around the fish on the sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg