SALT-ROASTED RED SNAPPER
The salt in this recipe forms a hard crust as it bakes, infusing the fish with moisture and flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse fish thoroughly inside and out until no traces of blood remain. Pat fish dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, stir together salt and egg whites until thoroughly combined. Place a 1/2-inch layer of salt mixture in the bottom of a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. Place lemon rounds, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves on top of salt, arranging ingredients so they form shape of fish and reserving some of each ingredient. Fill fish cavity with reserved lemons and herbs; place the fish on top of mixture.
- Pour the remaining salt over fish, completely covering the body; the tail can stick out of the pan. Using your fingers, pat down salt, completely sealing the fish.
- Place pan in center of oven. Cook fish until done, allowing 15 minutes per pound. (One way chefs check for doneness is to insert a carving fork or metal skewer through the salt crust and into the fish, then place it to the chin under lower lip for 15 seconds; if the metal feels very warm, the fish is done.) Remove pan from oven; let sit 5 minutes.
- Gently break away crust. Transfer fish to a cutting board. Using a paring knife and your fingers, peel away skin. Separate, and serve.
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Cat_7697
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The salt crust added a nice flavor to the fish and the fish was cooked perfectly.
Keylie Potts
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still a good meal. I would recommend using less salt next time.
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[email protected]The salt crust on this fish was amazing! It kept the fish moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Aamir Raza
[email protected]This was my first time making salt-roasted red snapper, and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the salt crust added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Najara Khatun
[email protected]I love how the salt crust keeps the fish moist and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Mian veer
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Zee Records
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the salt crust adds a delicious flavor.
Siniketo Xaba
[email protected]The salt crust on this fish was amazing! It kept the fish moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Loveth Nwakasi
[email protected]This was my first time cooking red snapper, and I was really happy with the results. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salt crust added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Louise Washington
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it turned out great! The fish was moist and flavorful, and the salt crust was easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
SakuraSwipe
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky, and the salt crust added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.