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Baked Whole Fish in a Salt Crust for Perfect Flavors!

A delicious and flavorful recipe for Baked Whole Fish in a Salt Crust, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the coarse sea salt and egg whites. Mix until the salt is evenly moistened and resembles wet sand.
  3. Place half of the salt mixture on the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a bed for the fish.
  4. Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and fresh herbs. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and season with black pepper.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the salt crust is hard.
  7. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 2000mg

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.

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