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About the Recipe
Baked sea bream is a clean and elegant recipe, closely tied to Portuguese fish cuisine.
The dish combines whole fish, potatoes, and vegetables, allowing the olive oil to bring everything together in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 large cleaned sea bream or 2 small ones
- 600 g of sliced potatoes
- 1 sliced onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 80 ml of olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- Parsley or cilantro
- Salt and pepper
Preparation Method
- Season the fish with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Cook the potatoes for a few minutes to start the cooking process.
- Arrange the dish with onion, tomato, and potatoes.
- Place the sea bream on top and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake until the flesh separates from the bone.
- Finish with fresh herbs.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Do not overbake to avoid drying out.
- Pre-cooked potatoes pair better with the cooking time of the fish.
- Whole fish gains more flavor in the oven.
Possible Substitutions in Brazil
- Use robalo, pargo, or whole cleaned tilapia.
- Cherry tomatoes can replace regular tomatoes.
Pairing
Mineral white or Vinho Verde. Content intended for those over 18 years old. Drink responsibly.
Editorial Note from Empório Portugal
This recipe is part of the editorial curation of Empório Portugal, developed from Portuguese culinary tradition. Like all traditional recipes, it may vary according to region, family, and cook.
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