European sea bass, or branzino, is the perfect fish for cooking on your grill. With its fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Grilled Feta and Orzo Stuffed Branzino will be the star of your next BBQ.
Rinse the branzino and pat dry. Season the inside with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the orzo, al dente according to the package instructions then stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest.
Stuff the branzino with the orzo and crumbled feta.
Preheat your grill to 450 degrees and set up for indirect heat.
Make sure the grill grate is well oiled or use a grill basket of pan. Place the lemon slices on the grill grate and then the fish on top of the lemon slices. Cook the stuffed branzino for about 7-10 minutes then flip the fish over and cook an additional 7-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 degrees.
Remove the fish and serve with additional lemon orzo and grilled veggies.