Ingredients

4lbswhole branzino

salt and freshly ground pepper

4thyme sprigs

4bay leaves

2lemons

1tbspextra virgin olive oil

parsley,finely chopped

Preparation

Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Season the fish cavities with salt and pepper. Stuff each cavity with a thyme sprig, a bay leaf, and 2 lemon slices. Rub the outside of the branzino with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Grill the branzino over high heat, turning once, until browned and crisp and just cooked through. This will take about 7 minutes per side.

Serve right away, passing salt, lemon wedges, and parsley at the table.