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Whole Baked Fish

A simple and elegant whole baked fish infused with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic for a moist, flavorful meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners or healthy comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole fish (1–1.5 kg), cleaned and scaled, such as snapper, sea bass, or trout
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • optional ½ tsp chili flakes or smoked paprika
  • for garnish fresh parsley and lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the fish dry and score 2–3 diagonal slashes on each side.
  • Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes or smoked paprika.
  • Stuff the cavity with garlic slices, lemon slices, and fresh herb sprigs.
  • Place the fish on the prepared tray and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving plate.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 240kcalProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mg
Keyword Budget-Friendly Recipes, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Healthy Comfort Food, healthy meal plans for two, High Protein Meals, Meal Planning Chicken
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