WHOLE FISH WITH MINT

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Mint is no longer for sweet dishes -- try this bright herb in a fish dish for a dinner that feels special.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 striped bass (2 pounds), cleaned
1/2 ounce ginger, peeled and julienned, about 2 tablespoons
2 scallions, cut into thin strips
1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, cut into thin strips
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh mint plus 1 cup fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • Place a wire rack in the bottom of a roasting pan and add an inch of water to the pan. Place pan on the stove over two burners and bring water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and dry the fish inside and out. Place on a heat-safe platter and stuff the cavity with half the ginger, scallions, and chile pepper, all the garlic, and 4 sprigs mint. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top fish with remaining ginger, scallions, and chile pepper, and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Transfer platter to preparedpan. Cover tightly with foil and steamuntil opaque throughout, about15 minutes. Carefully lift platterfrom pan, retaining the juices.
  • Meanwhile, combine lime juice and oil in a medium-size bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and add remaining mint and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the herbs.
  • Place herb mixture on top of the fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 g, Fat 7 g

Rao Taufeeq
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Lare
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This recipe is a must-try for any fish lover.


xp7 Zikar
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I'm definitely making this dish again for my next dinner party.


Aenaut Khan
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the mint sauce.


Sk Top
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I served this dish with roasted vegetables and a side of rice. It was a complete meal!


Shahab Jameel
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I didn't have any fresh mint, so I used dried mint instead. It still turned out great.


Besrat Endashaw
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This recipe is really easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


Danny Stevens
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I love the crispy skin on the fish. It's the perfect contrast to the tender and flaky flesh.


Muhammad Wada
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the mint sauce is really cooling.


boy punk
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so flavorful and moist, and the mint sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Md Rustom
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This recipe is a keeper! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Hafej MD Foysal
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The mint and lemon really brighten up the fish.


Leah Jones
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This dish was a hit with my family! The fish was flaky and delicious, and the mint sauce was a great way to add a bit of brightness to the dish.


Godfrey charles
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I've never cooked a whole fish before, but this recipe made it so easy. The fish turned out moist and flavorful, and the mint sauce was the perfect complement.


Jonathan Filemon
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This whole fish with mint recipe was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, and the mint sauce added a refreshing and aromatic flavor.