Whole Roasted Fish With Sliced Potatoes, Olives and Herbs Recipe

Name: Whole Roasted Fish With Sliced Potatoes, Olives and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 or 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick (a mandoline works well here); 6 cloves garlic (4 smashed and finely chopped; 2 just smashed); 1 bunch fresh oregano (half with leaves finely chopped; half as whole sprigs); 1/2 cup pitted gaeta or kalamata olives, slivered; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; 1 3 -pound fish (such as a snapper or bass), scaled, gutted and gills removed; 1 lemon, sliced; 3 fresh bay leaves; 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley; 1 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

3 or 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick (a mandoline works well here)
6 cloves garlic (4 smashed and finely chopped; 2 just smashed)
1 bunch fresh oregano (half with leaves finely chopped; half as whole sprigs)
1/2 cup pitted gaeta or kalamata olives, slivered
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 3 -pound fish (such as a snapper or bass), scaled, gutted and gills removed
1 lemon, sliced
3 fresh bay leaves
1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley
1 cup dry white wine

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, chopped garlic, chopped oregano, olives and red pepper; drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt.
3
Arrange the potatoes and friends in the bottom of a baking dish large enough to accommodate the fish.
4
Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
5
Remove and reserve.
6
Make 3 diagonal slices about 1/2 inch deep on each side of the fish.
7
Season the outside and inside with olive oil and salt.
8
Place the lemon slices, bay leaves, whole oregano sprigs, parsley and the remaining smashed garlic inside the body cavity of the fish.
9
Pour the wine over the potatoes, lay the fish on top and toss the whole thing in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the eyeballs pop out.
10
Remove the skin and bones and serve the fish over the potatoes.
11
Photograph by David Malosh

142

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 or 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick (a mandoline works well here), 6 cloves garlic (4 smashed and finely chopped; 2 just smashed), 1 bunch fresh oregano (half with leaves finely chopped; half as whole sprigs), 1/2 cup pitted gaeta or kalamata olives, slivered, and more.

Yes, Whole Roasted Fish With Sliced Potatoes, Olives 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 Roasted Fish With Sliced Potatoes, Olives and Herbs

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions