A Shockingly Simple Seafood Dish

Roasted Branzino With Lemon and Thyme

Adapted from Sabrina Eldredge, POPSUGAR Food

Keep these purchasing guidelines [1] in mind when shopping for fresh fish.

2 whole branzino [2], 3/4 to 1 pound each
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus wedges for serving
4 sprigs thyme, plus more for garnish

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a half-sheet pan with foil.
Pat each fish dry with paper towels, and brush both sides of the skin and the cavity of each fish with olive oil. Season both the skin and the cavity of each fish with salt. Divide the lemon slices and thyme between the fish's cavities. Arrange them on the foil-lined half-sheet pan.
Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish's flesh is firm and opaque and flakes when pressed with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges; garnish with thyme sprigs.