How to Cook Fish With the Head On
The common way to serve fish in the United States is in the form of fillets; however, it is possible to cook an entire fish. Cooking the whole fish creates a more juicy and flavorful effect. It is also beneficial for cooking particularly small fish that would become dry if filleted and cooked. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Broiler
- Broiling pan
- Aluminum foil
- Paper towels
- 2 scaled and gutted sea breams with fins and gills removed
- Salt
- Pepper
- Penzeys Fox Point Seasoning or any other desired seasoning
- 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
- Parsley or desired garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the broiler and cover the broiling pan with aluminum foil.
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Rinse the sea breams and dry them inside and outside with paper towels. Place them in the broiling pan and season the fish on the inside and outside with desired seasoning. Penzeys Fox Point seasoning is recommended. It is a blend of garlic, chives, salt, shallot, onion and green peppercorns that complements fish very well. Also add the desired amount of pepper and salt. Cover the fish with 1/2 tbsp. of the olive oil.
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Broil the fish for 10 minutes. Flip the fish after five minutes.
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Check to see if the fish is done by inserting a knife between the top fillet and the backbone. If you can lift the fillet off the backbone without resistance, then the fish is done.
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Place the fish on serving plates and top with desired garnish. Parsley is recommended. Pour the juices from the broiling pan onto the fish.
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Tips & Warnings
The fish can be further garnished with cilantro or mint.
References
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Comments
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just bought a beautiful entire fish , simple to cook and reminds me of travel to Europe of Mexico, I liked it a lot better than just doing the filets, try it , you'll like it too.
