Whole Fish Recipe

Name: Whole Fish Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 strips Bacon; 1 each Onions (diced); 1 each Bell pepper green (diced); 1 bunch Celery (chopped); 8 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tbsp Basil (chiffonnade); 1 tbsp Thyme (chiffonnade); 2 each Tomatoes (diced); 2 lbs Okra (fresh or frozen); 2 tbsp Crystal Hot Sauce; 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 bunch Green Onions (chopped); 1 bunch Parsley (chopped); 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes; to taste Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 4 each Whole Fish (1 A 1/2 to 2 lbs)

Servings: persons

4 strips Bacon
1 each Onions (diced)
1 each Bell pepper green (diced)
1 bunch Celery (chopped)
8 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Basil (chiffonnade)
1 tbsp Thyme (chiffonnade)
2 each Tomatoes (diced)
2 lbs Okra (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp Crystal Hot Sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 bunch Green Onions (chopped)
1 bunch Parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
to taste Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
4 each Whole Fish (1 A 1/2 to 2 lbs)

1
a In a medium sautA skillet render bacon.
2
When Bacon is starting to crisp lightly, add the onions, celery and bell pepper.
3
Cook until light brown.
4
Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
5
a Add the okra, tomatoes, hot sauce, Worcestershire, green onions and red pepper flakes.
6
Simmer for 45 minutes.
7
a Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
a Add the fresh herbs.
9
(basil, thyme and parsley)
10
a Remove from heat and keep warm.
11
a The Ideal whole fish would be Red Fish, Speckled Trout, Stripped Bass or Red Snapper.
12
a Remove the scales and guts.
13
a The fish can be cooked in a number of ways: Grill, SautA, Baked or Fried.
14
a Cook the fish in the cooking method.
15
a Serve the fish family style.
16
On a large platter place the okra tomato stew in the center.
17
a Place the cooked whole fish on top and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives.
18
a Enjoy.

233

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 strips Bacon, 1 each Onions (diced), 1 each Bell pepper green (diced), 1 bunch Celery (chopped), and more.

Yes, Whole Fish Recipe 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!