Sea bream in Provençal

2 servings

35 minutes

Dorada Provençale is a true embodiment of the elegance of French cuisine. In this recipe, dorada is combined with aromatic Provençal herbs and delicate olive oil, creating a harmony of flavors. Baking in foil preserves the fish's juiciness, allowing spices and oil to penetrate its fibers. A light citrus note from lemon completes the composition, adding freshness. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or an exquisite lunch, allowing one to enjoy the simplicity and sophistication of traditional French gastronomy. Dorada Provençale is a culinary journey to sunny Provence, where each ingredient is infused with the aromas of the Mediterranean breeze and the warmth of a summer day.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 540.5
• Proteins: 37.8g
• Fats: 42.6g
• Carbohydrates: 3g

Ingredients

• Dorada: 1 pc
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Provencal herbs: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Place the washed, dried, and gutted dorado in foil brushed with olive oil (1 tablespoon).

   Required ingredients:

   • Dorada: 1 piece
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons

2. Pour 1 tablespoon of Provencal herbs inside the belly and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Salt it. Hold it upright for a while to let the oil soak through the belly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Provencal herbs: 2 tablespoons
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Coarse salt:  to taste

3. Place the fish on its side, salt it, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons

4. Tightly! Wrap in foil and bake in the oven at 200–220 degrees until cooked (about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the fish).

5. Serve drizzled with lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 0.5 piece