Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic)
Butterflied sea bream griddled crisp and dressed with a sizzling garlic-and-vinegar refrito. Bright, and lightly salted.

Ingredients
- 600 g White fish
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Sherry vinegar
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- ⅜ tsp Salt
- 1 Dried chilies (optional)
- 10 g Parsley (optional)
- 1 Lemon (optional)
Method
- Season the butterflied fish with the salt.
- Griddle the fish flesh-side down first, then skin-side, until just cooked, 8 minutes, and plate.
- Sizzle the sliced garlic and chili in the olive oil until gold, take off the heat, and add the vinegar.
- Pour the refrito over the fish and finish with parsley and lemon.
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About Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic)
Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic) is a Spanish lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 4.
Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic)?
A serving has about 269 calories — 25.6g protein, 1.9g carbs, 17.4g fat, 0.3g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 25.6g of protein, roughly 38% of its calories.
Is Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic) take to make?
About 25 minutes start to finish, but only around 15 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out dried chilies, parsley, lemon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Dorada a la Espalda (Griddled Sea Bream with Garlic) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.