Whole Baked Fish With Cilantro Recipe

Name: Whole Baked Fish With Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (5 pound) whole trout; 3 tomatoes, chopped; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 2 lemons, juiced; 1 small bunch cilantro sprigs; 3 cloves garlic, halved; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup water; 1 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices, or more to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (5 pound) whole trout
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 lemons, juiced
1 small bunch cilantro sprigs
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1 potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices, or more to taste (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drizzle a large oven-safe pan with oil.
2
Rinse trout and pat dry with a paper towel. Place on a flat work surface. Cut trout from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book; lay onto the prepared pan.
3
Place tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse until chopped fine but not pureed. Pour 1/2 the mixture on top of 1/2 of the trout; fold the other side of trout on top. Spoon the remaining 1/2 of the mixture on and around the sealed trout. Add water to the pan; arrange potatoes around the trout. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until trout flakes easily with a fork, about 45 minutes.

136

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 (5 pound) whole trout, 3 tomatoes, chopped, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Whole Baked Fish With Cilantro 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.

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Whole Baked Fish With Cilantro

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Variations & substitutions

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