Salt Baked Branzino

• 2 whole Branzino
• 1 whole Lemon, Cut Into Wheels
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided
• 8 sprigs Parsley, Divided
• 4 sprigs Thyme
• 3 pounds Kosher Salt
• 4 whole Egg Whites
• 1/2 cups Olive Oil
• 13 cups Lemon Juice
• 1- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Rub fish with a little oil.
3. Stuff each fish with 2-3 lemon wheels, 1/2 clove garlic, 3 springs parsley, and 2 springs thyme.
4. Mix the salt with egg whites.
5. Add water to make a sandy consistency (should be less than a cup).
6. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and the remaining parsley (chopped).
7. Add salt to taste.
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour on some of the salt mixture.
9. Place the fish on the salt, then cover with remaining salt mix.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
11. When done, remove from the oven and crack open the salt and discard.
12. Remove the skin from the fish and fillet.
13. Pour some of the oil and lemon sauce over and enjoy!

branzino, lemon, garlic, parsley, thyme, kosher salt, egg whites, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/salt-baked-branzino/ (may not work)