California Sheephead Recipe

Ingredients

• Fresh California Sheephead fillets 1 to 1.5 pounds Skin removed, pin bones out
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (adds a gentle smoky aroma)
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for mild heat)