LEMONGRASS FISH

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Lemongrass, the seasoning most closely associated with Southeast Asia, plays a major role here, despite the presence of many other ingredients. Nothing else "cleans" the taste of the fish quite like it. Serve with any rice dish.

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed (page 143) and smashed
1 small fresh chile, stemmed and seeded
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Thai basil leaves
One 3-to 5-pound sea bass or red snapper, gilled, gutted, and scaled, head may be on or off
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the lemongrass, chile, and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely minced. Add the oil and process until pasty; stir in the herbs.
  • Place the fish on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Make 2-inch-long cuts, about 1 inch apart, on each side of the fish. Stuff the cavity and the cuts with the herb mixture and spread the remaining mixture on top of the fish.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until the fish is done (the meat near the bone will appear opaque, and the flesh will flake). Serve immediately, with lime wedges.

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