How do you cook gilt head bream?

Instructions

  1. Set the oven to bake at 285°F (140°C)
  2. In a small bowl, mix the wine, olive oil, juice from half the lemon, a pinch of salt, pepper, a bouillon cube, and the dried herbs (if using).
  3. Make three large cuts diagonally across each fish.
  4. Put the fish in the oven on the middle rack for 40-45 minutes.

Are gilt head bream good to eat?

Gilthead Bream are a round, warmwater fish which are farmed in the Mediterranean. As Gilthead Bream are farmed they are available all year round and are generally good value for money. Gilthead Bream has a mild and sweet flavour with a medium to soft flesh texture producing small flakes of fish.

Is sea bream a good fish to eat?

Widely considered by chefs to be the tastiest of all fish, Mediterranean sea bream has a wonderfully clean taste and satisfyingly meaty texture. Serve it whole or in fillets for a simple and filling meal.

Is gilt head bream fishy?

Bream has a delicious rich flavor and is not fishy – a good choice for picky eaters.

How do you eat sea bream?

Either whole or filleted, sea bream can be baked, pan fried, grilled, steamed or roasted. A good rule of thumb – as with all fish – is not to overcook sea bream. In fact, it’s always better to undercook sea bream than let it spend too long in the pan or the oven.

What is the difference between sea bass and sea bream?

They both reach similar weight however the Sea Bream is longer and slimmer compared the plumper Sea Bass. Despite the differences, Sea Bream has more meaty flesh then the Sea Bass so we normally opt for that but they both work well with this recipe.

Why is it called gilt head bream?

It is the single species of the genus Sparus – the Latin name for this fish – which has given the whole family of Sparidae its name. Its specific name, aurata, derives from the gold bar marking between its eyes.