Well Seasoned Studio · by Ari Laing

How To Bake A Whole Fish In Salt Crust

Name: How To Bake A Whole Fish In Salt Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2, 2 -4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2-3 lb (910-1360g) whole fish, (such as Sea Bass, Red Snapper, or Dorade, cleaned); 1 medium lemon, (thinly sliced); 3 cloves of garlic, (peeled and smashed); 8-10 sprigs fresh oregano; 6 cups (1.5kg) kosher salt; 3 egg whites; ½ cup water; Couscous or rice; Roasted asparagus or blistered cherry tomatoes; Lemon beurre blanc, Italian salsa verde, or other sauce

NUTRITION · PER SERVING55M COOK

CAL 12%·PRO 86%

CARBS 5G8% OF CAL

2G FIBER2G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 6G22% OF CAL

1G SAT5G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A whole fish baked in a salt crust with lemon, garlic, and oregano. The salt shell steams the fish to tender, juicy perfection—simple and dramatic.

mainamericanroastfishdairy freegluten free

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Ingredients

serves 2

2-3 lb (910-1360g) whole fish, (such as Sea Bass, Red Snapper, or Dorade, cleaned)
1 medium lemon, (thinly sliced)
3 cloves of garlic, (peeled and smashed)
8-10 sprigs fresh oregano
6 cups (1.5kg) kosher salt
3 egg whites
½ cup water
Couscous or rice
Roasted asparagus or blistered cherry tomatoes
Lemon beurre blanc, Italian salsa verde, or other sauce

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 55M