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Sparus aurata |
July: Young bream adapt to the environment, adult fish continue hunting.
Aggressive predator. In the Mediterranean, gilt-head bream is traditional for family meals and fine dining. Used in Greek, Italian, and Spanish recipes.
Found along Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic coasts. Prefers shallow waters with algae and shell beds.
Bottom fishing with bait (worm, mussels, squid) Feeder or float fishing near shores and bays Spearfishing in rocky coastal zones
Most active in warm water during spring and autumn. Prefers sandy or rocky shallow seabeds.
Average weight: 2.5 kg
Firm scales — easy to clean in field. Easy to gut, clearly defined belly cavity. Rarely consumed as food.
Fillet: Grilling, baking, frying
Head and bones: Broth and fish soup
Head and bones: Broth and fish soup
Grilled gilt-head bream with lemon and rosemary (Grilling)
Crispy skin and aromatic herbs
Crispy skin and aromatic herbs
1. Clean fish, score skin.
2. Stuff with lemon, garlic, and rosemary.
3. Grill for 6 minutes per side.
2. Stuff with lemon, garlic, and rosemary.
3. Grill for 6 minutes per side.
Baked gilt-head bream with vegetables (Baking)
Healthy and filling dish
Healthy and filling dish
1. Arrange fish and chopped vegetables (tomato, pepper, onion) in a tray.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
3. Bake for 25 minutes at 180°C.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
3. Bake for 25 minutes at 180°C.
Stewed gilt-head bream in white wine (Stewing)
Tender texture with rich taste
Tender texture with rich taste
1. Brown the fish lightly.
2. Add white wine, onion, garlic, and herbs.
3. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
2. Add white wine, onion, garlic, and herbs.
3. Simmer covered for 15–20 minutes.
Pan-fried gilt-head bream fillet with garlic (Frying)
Crispy crust and quick prep
Crispy crust and quick prep
1. Slice fillets, season with salt and pepper.
2. Fry with garlic until golden on both sides.
3. Serve with lemon juice.
2. Fry with garlic until golden on both sides.
3. Serve with lemon juice.