Whole Fish Baked In Sea Salt Recipe

Name: Whole Fish Baked In Sea Salt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 3-pound cleaned scaled whole fish (such as whitefish or salmon), fins removed; 1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only); 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds; 2 large egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 2 26.5-ounce boxes coarse sea salt (6 cups); Extra-virgin olive oil; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 3-pound cleaned scaled whole fish (such as whitefish or salmon), fins removed
1 cup thinly sliced leek (white and pale green parts only)
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
2 26.5-ounce boxes coarse sea salt (6 cups)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges

1
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 450u00b0F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil, leaving generous overhang. Combine first 3 ingredients in small skillet. Toast spices over medium heat until beginning to pop, stirring frequently, about 9 minutes. Cool spices. Coarsely crush in mortar with pestle or in heavy resealable plastic bag with mallet.
2
Rinse fish inside and out; pat dry. Sprinkle all of spice mixture in fish cavity. Stuff with leek and lemon slices.
3
Whisk egg whites and water in large bowl to blend. Add salt. Stir until salt is evenly moistened. Spread 2 cups salt mixture in 4-inch-wide, 12-inch-long strip (or use more to equal length of fish) on prepared sheet. Place fish on salt. Cover fish completely with remaining salt mixture, pressing to seal.
4
Bake fish 25 minutes. Let stand in crust 10 minutes.
5
Using large knife, rap crust sharply to crack. Brush salt from fish. Cut into portions and serve, passing extra-virgin olive oil and lemon wedges alongside.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 3-pound cleaned scaled whole fish (such as whitefish or salmon), fins removed, and more.

Yes, Whole Fish Baked In Sea Salt 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 Fish Baked In Sea Salt

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