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Grilled Sea Bream
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Grilled Sea Bream – fish the Levantine way

A whole sea bream off the grill, with tahini and herbs: this is how fish is eaten along the coast from Beirut to Latakia.

23,90 €

A whole sea bream, butterflied and grilled to a smoky, golden perfection – the tender, succulent flesh lifts away effortlessly from the bone. It comes with crisp potato cubes, chargrilled vegetables, fresh mint and herbs, and three house-made companions: creamy hummus, spiced muhammara and a silky tahini sauce. The freshness of the sea meets the warmth of the oriental kitchen.

Allergens
Gluten-containing cereals (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut) · Fish · Tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia) · Sesame

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On the Levantine coast – in Beirut, Tripoli, Latakia – grilled fish is called samak mashwi, and it almost always comes to the table whole. It’s served with tahini, the sesame sauce that’s as natural a partner for fish in the region as lemon is. That’s exactly how we serve it in Mannheim.

Butterflied and grilled

The sea bream is opened out lengthways so that it cooks evenly and the heat reaches every part. On the grill, the skin turns golden and smoky while the flesh stays tender and moist – and because it’s butterflied, it comes away from the bone easily.

Three companions

The fish comes with three dips: hummus, muhammara made from walnuts and red peppers, and a silky tahini sauce. Tahini is the classic partner for fish – nutty and slightly tangy. On the side, crispy potato cubes, grilled vegetables, fresh mint and herbs.

What goes with it

A light salad is the best way to start: fattoush or tabbouleh, with plenty of parsley and lemon. If you like spicy potatoes, add some batata harra.

Who it’s for

Anyone who fancies a break from meat but still wants something from the grill. At a table with friends ordering the grill platter or skewers, it’s the lighter choice. To book a table, head to our reservations page.

FAQ

Good to know

Is the sea bream served whole?

Yes. It’s butterflied lengthways and grilled whole, so the flesh comes away from the bone easily.

Does the fish have bones?

Yes, a whole sea bream has a backbone. Because it’s butterflied, it lifts out easily.

What comes with it?

Crispy potato cubes, grilled vegetables, fresh mint and herbs, plus hummus, muhammara and tahini sauce.

Do you have any other fish dishes?

The sea bream is our fish main course. If you don’t eat meat, there are also vegetarian dishes such as the falafel plate and tepsi badinjan.