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Whole Baked Fish with Garlic & Dill Butter

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A sophisticated yet easy-to-prepare dish featuring whole fish baked with aromatic garlic and dill butter, resulting in a moist and tender meal perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 kg Whole Snapper (or similar round fish like bream or barramundi)
  • 1.5 tsp Salt (kosher or cooking)
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or melted butter)
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Dill Sprigs (packed)
  • 0.5 cup Parsley Leaves (packed, optional)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (finely sliced)
  • 1 whole Lemon (sliced)
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Clean and prepare the fish by scaling and gutting it, rinsing, and patting it dry.
  2. Rub salt and black pepper all over the fish, inside and out.
  3. Drizzle olive oil (or melted butter) over the fish, and stuff half of the dill, parsley, and sliced garlic into the cavity along with some lemon slices.
  4. Place the fish on parchment paper or aluminum foil to create a sealed package for cooking.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cubed unsalted butter, minced garlic, and chopped dill to make the garlic & dill butter.
  6. Spoon the garlic and dill butter mixture generously over the fish.
  7. Wrap the fish securely in the parchment or foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-35 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F).
  9. Once cooked, open the package carefully, adding more lemon slices and fresh herbs for presentation.
  10. Serve the fish whole or fillet it immediately, pouring any remaining butter over the top.

Notes

Baking times may vary depending on the thickness of the fish; aim for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.

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