Salt-Baked Snapper: Pesce Arrosto in Sale

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Pour the sea salt into a large bowl, add the egg whites, and mix vigorously until all the grains of sea salt are coated with egg whites.

3. 3

   Spread 1/3 of the salt mixture over the bottom of a large rectangular or oval oven dish big enough to hold the whole fish.

4. 4

   Place the fish on top, then cover it completely with the rest of the salt.

5. 5

   No part of the fish should remain uncovered.

6. 6

   Place the dish in the oven, reduce the heat to 400 degrees F, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish; generally, cook for 10 minutes for every inch of thickness at the widest part of the fish.

7. 7

   Remove the fish from the oven.

8. 8

   Crack the crust at the table with the handle of a knife or a small hammer.

9. 9

   Serve with lemon wedges and drizzled with olive oil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.