Whole Roast Fish with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

Name: Whole Roast Fish with Lemon and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 2 1/2 pound whole fish, such as red snapper, cleaned and scaled; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Pepper; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as thyme, oregano, parsley and rosemary; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1/4 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 cup minced parsley; 1/4 cup minced basil; 1/4 cup minced mint; 1 tablespoon minced capers; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 jalapeno (optional); 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

One 2 1/2 pound whole fish, such as red snapper, cleaned and scaled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped mixed herbs, such as thyme, oregano, parsley and rosemary
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/4 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup minced basil
1/4 cup minced mint
1 tablespoon minced capers
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 jalapeno (optional)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper

1
Make the Fish Preheat the oven to 450.
2
Put the fish on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
3
Make 3 crosswise slashes down to the bone on each side of the fish.
4
Rub with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5
Stuff each slash with 1 lemon slice and some herbs.
6
Stuff the cavity with the shallot, fennel, garlic and remaining lemon slices and herbs.
7
Roast for about 20 minutes, until the flesh is opaque.
8
Make the Salsa Verde In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients.
9
Serve the fish with the salsa verde.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 2 1/2 pound whole fish, such as red snapper, cleaned and scaled, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Whole Roast Fish with Lemon and Herbs 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.

Whole Roast Fish with Lemon and Herbs

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