Description
A delicious and flavorful recipe for Baked Whole Fish in a Salt Crust, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds whole fish (such as snapper or trout), cleaned and scaled
- 3 cups coarse sea salt
- 1 cup egg whites (about 6 large eggs)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary), chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the coarse sea salt and egg whites. Mix until the salt is evenly moistened and resembles wet sand.
- Place half of the salt mixture on the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a bed for the fish.
- Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and fresh herbs. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and season with black pepper.
- Place the fish on top of the salt bed. Cover the fish completely with the remaining salt mixture, pressing it down to form a solid crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the salt crust is hard.
- Remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Carefully crack open the salt crust and remove the fish. Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix minced garlic or citrus zest into the salt mixture.
- Experiment with different herbs like dill or parsley for a unique taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg