Fish Baked En Croute De Sel Fish Baked In A Salt Crust Food

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MMMM SALT ENCRUSTED BAKED FISH



Mmmm Salt Encrusted Baked Fish image

Nope - not salty & unbelievably easy! Bonus - cracking the salt shell at the table (dramatic in itself) reveals a perfectly cooked whole fish that retains its beautiful coloration! This is a great recipe for anyone trying to get the essence of fresh fish (salt or fresh-water) with the bonus of no added fat & ease preparation (yo! - beginner cooks & those with kids who want to help!). You can leave fish unadorned or add lemon & fresh herbs (fresh baby chervil, thyme, oregano, Italian parsley, chives, garlic cloves or scapes all work well). Directions are explicit & thus appear long - but really truly easy! Mmm good--there are so few foods that are so good & low calorie!

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 lbs whole fish (gutted, scaled & gills cut out)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh herb
8 lbs kosher salt (not rock salt)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a pan 2 to 3 inches longer than the fish with aluminum foil (I have used cookie sheets covered in aluminum foil with aluminum foil lips for larger fish).
  • Pour the eggs whites into a large bowl. Add salt--goal is consistency of wet sand.
  • Layer 1 to 2 inches in pan. Make this layer several inches larger than the fish.
  • Rinse fish & pat dry, then lay onto salt.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 T zest over area fish will rest.
  • Stuff fish with herbs &/or diced lemon (pith removed from lemon first).
  • Lay fish onto salt bed, laying so that abdominal incision is covered (to avoid being filled with salt).
  • Pack wet salt mixture on & around fish. Pat down gently.
  • Bake 40 minutes (I add 10 -12 minutes for each additional pound of fish).
  • Remove from oven & let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (perfect for last minute table arranging).
  • Crack the salt shell with a mallet or heavy spoon & peel off chunks of shell to expose the fish.
  • Inhale! Admire the color of the fish (red snapper, sheepshead, strawberry grouper & Spanish mackerel all look brilliant) then lift top fillet from bone & serve (some small bone from fins will be in fillets). Don't forget the cheeks! Mmm!
  • Lift tail to remove back bone (often with the head) to get to the other side.
  • Clean up is to lift the foil & throw salt crust, bones & skin away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 9.3, Sodium 351950.2, Carbohydrate 0.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.8

SALT CRUSTED WHOLE FISH



Salt Crusted Whole Fish image

When looking for a recipe for salt crusted fish, saw this one on Guy Fieri's show and he says this process helps to cut down on the salty taste you can get from the other recipes (like the other one I have posted) What I know is that the ingredients and spices sound great so I want to save this. DH fell in love with the salt crusted fish served in Italy so I really need to get my game together on this method.

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1 fish, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 egg whites
2 cups sea salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped and divided
1/2 cup water
1 (2 1/2 lb) fresh whole white fish, such as striped bass
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
1 tablespoon kalamata olive, chopped
2 tablespoons artichoke hearts, chopped
2 slices lemons, sliced in half, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, trimmed to extend 3-inches in diameter around outside of the fish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the egg whites, sea salt, flour, 2 tablespoons of the parsley and 1/2 cup of water. Mix with your hands until a thick paste forms.
  • Fill the cavity of the fish with the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts and lemon slices.
  • Rub the exterior of the fish with the garlic, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Put the fish on the parchment lined baking sheet. Mound the salt paste evenly over the entire fish.
  • Press the mixture firmly down to the baking sheet, being careful to seal any cracks.
  • Bake the fish until the crust is golden brown and very firm, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Slide the parchment and fish onto serving platter or cutting board and crack the crust with a handle of a large knife.
  • Slide a spoon under the top fillet, over the spine, and lift it to a serving platter.
  • Turn over and repeat.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

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