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Oven-Baked Sea Breamwith Lemon & Roasted Vegetables

Recipe by Mediterranean Diet Plan on InstagramAdded 31 October 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 40 to cook. A bright Mediterranean dinner featuring whole sea bream seasoned with smoky paprika, chili and black pepper, roasted alongside tender potatoes, onions, carrots, and lemon. The dish is simple yet flavorful, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal that brings the taste of the sea to your table.

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Oven-Baked Sea Bream with Lemon & Roasted Vegetables by Mediterranean Diet Plan, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. Arrange the potato slices on the tray, then add the sliced onions, carrots, and lemon slices in an even layer.

  3. In a small bowl, combine sweet paprika, chili flakes, black pepper, vegetable oil, and salt; stir to form a seasoning mixture.

  4. Make a few diagonal cuts on both sides of each sea bream and rub the seasoning mixture over the fish, including inside the cavity.

  5. Place the seasoned fish on top of the vegetables and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and the potatoes are tender.

  6. If the potatoes need more time, start baking them 10–15 minutes before adding the fish.

  7. Toss the thinly sliced red onion with sumac to create a tangy garnish.

  8. Serve the roasted fish and vegetables with the sumac‑tossed onions and extra lemon wedges on the side.

Tips while you cook

Start potatoes early if needed
If the potatoes need more time, begin baking them 10–15 minutes before adding the fish.
Score the fish before seasoning
Make a few diagonal cuts on both sides of each sea bream before rubbing on the seasoning mixture.
Add sumac garnish at the end
Toss the thinly sliced red onion with sumac just before serving for a tangy garnish.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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