How to Bake Fish Provencal Style

There is nothing quite so rustic as baked fish Provencal style! The whole fish is blanketed in a fragrant salt mixture that creates a enclave of steam. This is not your average American entree but more for the sophisticated or European guest - try this as a special treat!

Things You'll Need

• 2 - 3 pound talapia whole, cleaned
• 3 pounds kosher salt
• 1/4 cup chopped rosemary
• 1/4 cup lavendar flowers
• 1/8 rep peppercorns
• 2 egg whites

Instructions

1. 

   Beat egg whites until frothy

2. 

   Add salt and herbs and mix thoroughly. Mixture will be crumbly.

3. 

   Pack the salt mixture onto a baking dish making a layer of salt about 1/2 inch thick. Place the fish on top and encase the top and sides of the fish in the salt and herb mixture.

4. 

   Bake at 400 degrees for about 1 hour. The salt should have turned a golden brown and should be quite hard. Serve as is for a fun presentation or remove the salt crust carefully in the kitchen.

   A simple side of white rice and a salad makes a beautiful meal!

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