Corsican Grilled Whole Fish with Breadcrumbs and Anchovies
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, minced
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups coarse fresh white breadcrumbs
- 1 3 1/2-to 4-pound whole fish (such as sea bass), cleaned
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and saute until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to large bowl and cool.
- Add egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, anchovy paste, rosemary and thyme.
- Mix in 3/4 cup breadcrumbs.
- Season stuffing with pepper
- Make two 1/2-inch-deep diagonal cuts on each side of fish, spacing cuts about 3 inches apart.
- Season fish cavity with salt and pepper.
- Spoon stuffing into cavity (do not pack tightly).
- Skewer opening closed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; saute until golden, about 6 minutes.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon parsley.
- Season topping with salt and pepper.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
- Brush grill with oil.
- Brush fish all over with 1 tablespoon oil.
- Season with salt.
- Place fish on grill and cook until fish is opaque in thickest part, turning once, about 25 minutes.
- Using metal spatula, transfer fish to platter.
- Remove skewers.
- Sprinkle fish with breadcrumb topping.
extravirgin olive oil, onion, egg, parsley, anchovy paste, fresh rosemary, thyme, white breadcrumbs, fish
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/corsican-grilled-whole-fish-with-breadcrumbs-and-anchovies-340 (may not work)