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Let's Bake a Whole Fish!

Gluten free and delicious with simple classic flavours.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Serves 6

Ingredients
 

  • 2.5 kg WHOLE FISH, I love Snapper or Barramundi. Ask your fishmonger to scale and leave the head on!
  • 2 large FRESH LEMONS, Quartered
  • 8 cloves FRESH GARLIC, Peeled and whole
  • To Serve: Crispy Roast Potatoes with Fresh Herb Olive Oil Dressing and Rocket, Fresh Pear and Parmesean Salad

Instructions
 

  • Let's get cooking! Preheat oven 180c
  • Place foil on the bench to wrap your fish. You will need enough to completely cover every part. Just like a big parcel. I usually need 4 large sheets approx 60cm each
  • Place your whole fish on the foil. Add chopped lemons, whole garlic, peeled. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the fish like a big present. Ensure its completely enclosed as the steam inside will cook the fish beautifully. Place on an oven tray and cook for 1 hour (this is based on a 2.5kg fish). If your fish is smaller or larger, you will need to adjust cooking time. The best way to check is wait at least 30 minutes then with a fork, dig in to pull the fish meat. If its still transulcent, keep cooking. If its white and thick, its cooked!
  • Once cooked, take out of oven and slowly unwrap. Be careful as it will be steamy hot! Place on a large platter and add extra lemons and fresh parsely,

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 1324mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg
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Course | LUNCH, DINNER
Cuisine | Mediterranean