Roast a whole fish in a Spanish way 😉

here’s the thing — it’s actually ridiculously easy to roast a whole fish in the oven!

Other bonuses?  It’s incredibly flavorful, thanks to just a few basic seasonings.  You can also guarantee the freshness of the fish so much more accurately when purchasing it whole, versus taking a chance with a fresh or frozen filet.  And perhaps most importantly, you can guarantee that your fish will be perfectly cooked with this method — amazingly juicy and flaky and tender on the inside, and deliciously crispy and seasoned on the outside.  (Truly, this method has proved far more foolproof, in my experience, than cooking plain filets.)  It’s a win-win all around.  And while it feels so fun and new and novel to us as expats here, it’s actually how most people cook their fish anyway here in Spain, ha.

用料  

Roast a whole fish in a Spanish way 😉的做法  

1. Rinse and pat the fish dry. Score the fish. Brush the fish thoroughly with oil, inside and out. Using an oil with a high smoke point, generously brush the outside of the fish with oil on both sides, being sure to also get the oil inside the slits you just cut.  Then briefly brush some oil on the inner cavity of the fish.

2. Stuff the cavity with your aromatics. In this recipe, I recommend fresh herbs, lemon slices and garlic.  But please experiment with whatever seasonings you love!  Also, one note on the garlic — be sure to stuff it all the way into the cavity of the fish, or it may burn if it is left exposed.

3. Season the heck outta the fish. I recommend adding lots of sea salt, freshly-cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to the outside of the fish.  Plus a bit on the inside cavity as well.

4. Roast on high heat: Cook your fish for 18-20 minutes at 450°F, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.  (Cooking time will vary according to the type/size of your fish.)  Then remove from the oven.

5. Add lemon juice: Squeeze the juice from the remaining half of the lemon evenly on top of your baked whole fish.

6. Serve immediately

小貼士

Be sure to use regular refined olive oil (not extra virgin) or any other high-heat oil that you prefer.

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