Cold Baked Fish Recipe

Name: Cold Baked Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Whole grouper 5 lbs (haddock also suitable); White pepper; Salt; Old Bay seafood seasoning; Lemons; Tarragon; Garlic cloves 2-3 sliced; Scallions 5-6 chopped; White table wine-1 cup; Cream cheese; Parsley

Servings: persons

1
Scale and gut fish- keep head on
2
Clean fish thoroughly under
3
cold running water
4
Rub inside and ouside with cut
5
lemon
6
Sprinkle inside and ouside with
7
salt, pepper and small
8
amount of Old Bay
9
Place chopped scallions, sliced
10
garlic, Tarragon in cavity
11
Sprinkle with white wine
12
Wrap in 4-5 layers of foil and
13
place on cookie sheet
14
Bake in preheated 350o oven for 1 hour, check at 45 min.
15
Cool thoroughly
16
Decorate with layer of cream cheese and thinly sliced lemons (scales)
17
Chill for 1 hour or more
18
Serve whole on bed of greens

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Whole grouper 5 lbs (haddock also suitable), White pepper, Salt, Old Bay seafood seasoning, and more.

Yes, Cold Baked Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Baked Fish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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