Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs

Name: Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 pounds (910g) kosher salt; 3/4 cup (175ml) water; One 1- to 2-pound (450 to 910g) whole fish, such as bass, snapper, porgy, dorade, trout, or branzino, scaled and gutted; Lemon slices, peeled garlic cloves, peeled ginger slices, and/or fresh herb sprigs (such as parsley, dill, oregano, thyme, or tarragon), for stuffing; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This salt-baked whole fish with fresh herbs is a show-stopping dish that's surprisingly easy to make. The fish is encased in a salt crust, which keeps it incredibly moist and flavorful. Stuffed with your choice of aromatics and herbs, it's a perfect centerpiece for any dinner party.

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Servings: 4

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2 pounds (910g) kosher salt

3/4 cup (175ml) water

One 1- to 2-pound (450 to 910g) whole fish, such as bass, snapper, porgy, dorade, trout, or branzino, scaled and gutted

Lemon slices, peeled garlic cloves, peeled ginger slices, and/or fresh herb sprigs (such as parsley, dill, oregano, thyme, or tarragon), for stuffing

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

200kcal

10%
Fat

22g

1%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

0g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

20g

1%
Cholesterol

70mg

3%
Sodium

10mg

0%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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