WHOLE STRIPED BASS WITH LEMON AND MINT

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Broil     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Mint     Bass     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon, cut in half
1 2-pound whole striped bass, cleaned, scored to bone in 4 places on each side
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
3 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh mint plus 4 whole sprigs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Arrange rack 6 inches below broiler. Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 lemon half into slices. Cut other half into wedges. Place fish on foil. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Blend olive oil, onions, chopped mint, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic in mini processor until coarse puree forms. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons sauce. Spread remaining sauce inside cavity and over fish, rubbing into cuts in flesh. Place lemon slices and mint sprigs in cavity.
  • Broil fish until cooked through and skin is crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Serve fish with lemon wedges and reserved sauce.

lakmal Love
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This is my favorite recipe for whole striped bass. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon and mint sauce is so refreshing. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Jackson Millsap
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This recipe was a disaster. The fish was overcooked and the sauce was way too salty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jam Shahzaib
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The fish was a little dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Sandra Merritts
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nebilman
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rabbi Rabbiali
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The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yojina Lokucha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. The lemon and mint sauce was a perfect complement to the fish. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Victoria Greer
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This is my favorite recipe for whole striped bass. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon and mint sauce is so refreshing. I love serving this dish with roasted vegetables.


Omar Sadeghi
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I made this recipe for my boyfriend and he loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


P.W. “Ja nhe” Stander
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This recipe was a disaster. The fish was overcooked and the sauce was way too salty. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Aaron Conn II
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The fish was a little dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Osagie Osagie
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayanda Dlomo
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nourhan Desoky
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The fish was cooked evenly and the lemon and mint sauce was a great complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Joshua Cosme
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


_Jules_
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my guests. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the lemon and mint sauce is so refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe!


Hamza Nadan
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This is my new go-to recipe for whole striped bass. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The fish is always cooked evenly and the lemon and mint sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with roasted potatoes and asparagus.


Jake Taylor
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The fish was moist and flaky, and the lemon and mint sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Mudabir Hussain
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This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. The lemon and mint complemented each other perfectly and gave the dish a light and refreshing taste. I will definitely be making this again.