Whole Roasted Fish with Herbs
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) fish, such as snapper or bass, scaled, gutted and gills removed
- Kosher salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 lemon slices
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 1 bundle assorted fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano, marjoram and parsley, plus some extra to lay the fish on while baking
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 cups dry white wine
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make 3 diagonal slices about 1/2-inch deep on each side of the fish.
- Salt and olive oil the fish generously.
- Season the inside of the fish with salt and olive oil.
- Place 4 lemon slices, the bay leaves, a bundle of the mixed herbs and 2 of the garlic cloves inside the body cavity.
- Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil and arrange the remaining assorted herbs, lemon slices and garlic in the center of the tray and lay the fish on top.
- Fold the aluminum foil up around the sides of the fish to create a sort of baking dish.
- Add the white wine and place in the preheated oven and roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven, present and collect your kudos then fillet to serve.
fish, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, lemon slices, bay leaves, fresh herbs, garlic, white wine
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/whole-roasted-fish-with-herbs-recipe.html (may not work)