Smoked Whole Branzino

Marinated in a zesty lemon, parsley, and onion mixture, these smoked whole branzino fish are light and flaky with a tasty exterior.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 788 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 Thai chile pepper, finely chopped
• 6 stalks green onions, coarsely chopped
• 4 medium lemons, zested
• 2 large whole branzino fish
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine green onions, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest in a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour 1/2 cup olive oil in slowly, with the processor running, until smooth. Add Thai chili peppers to marinade.

Step 2

Place fish in a glass dish and thoroughly coat with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.

Step 3

Preheat a smoker to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Remove fish from the marinade and shake off excess. Season with salt and pepper. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 5

Oil the grates of the preheated smoker with an oiled paper towel. Place fish in the smoker with the heads facing the fire box. Probe them in the thickest part with a digital probe. Cook until fish reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 30 minutes.