Sea bream 600–800g

The Gilt-head bream is a noble fish from the Mediterranean, also called pink bream. A cousin to the sea bream, it seduces with its fine, white, and flavorful flesh, and is among the most appreciated fish by discerning amateurs.

Characteristics:

• Size: 600 to 800 g (1 to 2 portions depending on appetite)
• Price: €29.50/kg
• Sold gutted, ready to cook
• White flesh, few bones, delicate flavor

Cooking Suggestions:

• Baked in a salt crust: 25-30 min at 200°C, with herbs
• Baked with olive oil: 20 min at 200°C with lemon, garlic, and thyme
• Grilled on the barbecue or plancha: 6-8 min per side
• En papillote (in parchment paper) with Mediterranean vegetables and a splash of white wine

Pairings: ratatouille, warm potato salad with olive oil, grilled vegetables, pilaf rice, fennel salad.

Origin: Mediterranean — wild-caught.