Crispy and Juicy Baked Sea Bream

Steps

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   Thoroughly clean the sea bream. Wipe the fish completely dry inside and out with paper towels—getting the skin dry is essential for crispiness.
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   Thinly slice the garlic clove and cut the lemon into about four slices.
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   Place the fish on the baking tray and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
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   Sprinkle with fresh thyme, drizzle with generous olive oil, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
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   Wearing gloves, massage the fish gently so it absorbs all the seasonings.
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   Stuff the garlic slices inside the fish, then place the lemon slices inside as well.
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   Make a small cut along the thickest part of the fish to check for doneness during baking.
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   Bake at 200°C for about 25 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the skin is beautifully crispy and golden.
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