Let's Bake a Whole Fish!
Gluten free and delicious with simple classic flavours.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Serves 6
- 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
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,
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
Course | LUNCH, DINNER
Cuisine | Mediterranean