Tastiest Oven Baked Whole Fish Recipe | Oven Baked Sea Bass

sea bass

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Tilapia is more affordable while still providing a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs are often more affordable and retain flavor.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: sliced bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and provide moisture.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and gutting it if necessary.

In a bowl, mix together the paprika, black pepper, seasoned salt, oregano, and Knorr seasoning or Maggi cube.

Rub the seasoning mixture all over the fish, including inside the cavity.

Slice the bell peppers, onion, and lemon. Stuff some of the vegetables and lemon slices inside the fish.

Place the fish on a baking tray and surround it with the remaining vegetables, cherry tomatoes, fresh thyme, and parsley.

Drizzle the olive and sesame oil mixture over the fish and vegetables.

Season the vegetables with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and add some oil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through.

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