Description
Learn how to cook a whole fish to perfection with this simple and flavorful recipe. Roasting a whole fish ensures moist and tender flesh with a crispy skin, making for an impressive main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 whole fish (such as snapper or branzino, about 1.5 to 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced)
- A few sprigs fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Fish: Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Score the skin on both sides with diagonal cuts. Drizzle olive oil over the fish, season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Fish: Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Roast the Fish: Place the fish on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer the fish to a platter, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and serve.
Notes
Notes:
- You can grill the whole fish instead of roasting. Try different herbs and add sliced fennel or onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 ounces cooked fish)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
