Portuguese grilled sea bream
Whole grilled sea bream with lemon, olive oil and simple boiled potatoes.
⏱ Estimated time: 40 minutes🍽 Servings: 4🇵🇹 Portugal

Ingredients
- 2 cleaned sea bream (450–550 g each)
- 600 g potatoes
- 2 lemons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Parsley, salt and pepper
Step-by-step method
- Dry the fish, score each side lightly and season with salt, pepper and lemon.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender and drain.
- Heat and oil a clean grill; cook the fish without moving it excessively.
- Turn gently and grill until flesh is opaque, separates from the bone and is fully cooked.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic and parsley; serve with the fish, potatoes and lemon.
A home-style version; regional and family variations are common. Check cooking times and food doneness before serving.