SALT BAKED FISH

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Always wanted to know how to make a salt baked fish? So did I...tried out quite a few recipes, and loved this one from Donna Hay's "flavours" cookbook. It is essential that your fish is FRESH.

Provided by KitchenManiac

Categories     Australian

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 small whole fish, such as snapper,gutted (350g-400g each)
cracked black pepper
1 lemon, juice of
12 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 -5 kg coarse rock salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220C).
  • Wash fish and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle the inside cavities of the fish well with pepper, lemon juice and the parsley sprigs.
  • Spread two baking trays with half the salt.
  • Place the fish on the baking trays and cover with the remaining salt.
  • Press the salt firmly around the fish and sprinkle a little bit of water.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then allow the fish to rest on the trays for another 5 minutes.
  • To serve, remove the salt in large pieces, and place the fish on serving plates.
  • Serve with salad and lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1

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