Oven-baked fish is a delicious and healthy option, enhancing the natural flavors of the fish with simple seasonings. In this recipe, a whole fish is prepared with a mixture of lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, resulting in juicy, flavorful flesh with golden, crispy skin.
Oven Baked Fish
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
25
minutesLemon juice adds a refreshing citrus kick, while garlic delivers a rich, aromatic flavor. Olive oil not only intensifies the flavors, but also helps keep the fish moist during cooking.
Ingredients
1 whole fish (sea bass, sea bream, snapper, etc.), cleaned and scaled
1 lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sprig of fresh rosemary (or other herbs of your choice)
Lemon slices to decorate
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Wash the fish well inside and out.
- Dry it with paper towel.
- Make diagonal cuts in the skin of the fish on both sides to help absorb the seasoning.
- Season the fish inside and out with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped garlic and olive oil.
- Rub this mixture over the entire surface of the fish.
- Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Insert the rosemary branch inside the fish.
- Place the fish in the preheated oven for around 25-30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked and the skin is golden.
- During cooking, baste the fish occasionally with the juices that accumulate in the pan.
- Remove from the oven and decorate with lemon slices before serving.
- Serve the baked fish with sides of your choice, such as rice, potatoes or steamed vegetables.
