Baked Sea Bass with Herbs

Ingredients

• •1 whole sea bass (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 lemons (1 sliced into rounds, 1 juiced)
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• •Salt, to taste
• •Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Rinse the sea bass under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.

3. 3

   Drizzle the olive oil over the fish, both inside the cavity and on the outside, ensuring it is well-coated.

4. 4

   Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Stuff the cavity with half of the lemon slices, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme.

6. 6

   Place the stuffed sea bass on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Drizzle the lemon juice over the top of the fish and arrange the remaining lemon slices on top.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.