SALT-BAKED FISH

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Salt-Baked Fish image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fine sea salt
1/2 cup egg whites (about 3)
1 2-pound whole branzino (or black sea bass, porgy, monkfish or lobster -- any fish that has a somewhat thick skin, won't fall apart easily and isn't too oily; tuna and salmon are too oily)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 to 4 sprigs parsley
1 clove garlic, peeled and mashed
2 slices lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the sea salt and egg whites until the mixture looks like wet sand.
  • Stuff the branzino with the rosemary, parsley, garlic and lemon slices, then pack the outside tightly with the salt mixture. Put the branzino on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until the salt turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Place on a serving dish.
  • Bring the branzino to the table for a few oohs and aahs, crack open the salt with a knife handle, brush away the salt, fillet the fish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 91 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1350 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Mohammad Jeal
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. The fish was cooked to perfection and the salt crust was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Shane Fritts
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salt crust was a nice touch.


Rukhsana Khan
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe was amazing! The salt crust really enhanced the flavor of the fish. I would definitely make this again.


Fetty Nassoro
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Miagael gael
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The fish was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the salt crust was delicious. I would recommend cooking the fish for a shorter amount of time.


Sharif K
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out great. The salt crust was easy to remove and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Johnathan James
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was moist and flaky, and the salt crust was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Dianne Albrecht
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I've made this dish several times and it never disappoints. The fish always comes out perfectly cooked and the salt crust adds a delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Thandi Letia
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the fish and the crispy salt crust. It was also really easy to make, which is always a plus.


France Kishe
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This salt-baked fish was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy crust and a flaky, moist interior. The lemon and herbs added a wonderful flavor, and the salt crust was easy to remove. I will definitely be making this ag