Description
Psari Psito is a classic Greek baked fish dish featuring whole fish infused with lemon, olive oil, garlic, and fresh parsley for a light and aromatic Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Whole sea bream or sea bass (about 1 kg)
Olive oil – 5 tbsp
Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
Salt – 1½ tsp
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Rinse the fish thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
- Score both sides of the fish with a sharp knife.
- Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Brush the mixture generously over the fish and inside the cavity.
- Place the fish in a baking dish and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes until tender and flaky.
- Serve hot with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Add lemon slices on top before baking for extra citrus flavor.
Substitute parsley with fresh oregano or dill for variation.
Use other whole white fish if sea bream or sea bass is unavailable.
Add sliced potatoes, onions, or tomatoes around the fish for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in the oven or microwave in short intervals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
