Decorating & Design

September 9, 2012

How To Bake Fish

Best fish to use: Sea bass, red mullet, mackerel, trout, plaice.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Place 1 medium whole fish on a board and, using a sharp knife, make about 4 scores in the skin, then remove any fins with scissors.

Step 3: Rub a little oil on the fish, season outside and inside the belly and put on a baking tray.

Step 4: Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the flesh feels firm to touch.

Step 5: Serve the whole fish with lemon wedges and a drizzle of oil.

Tip: If you overcook the fish it will become too dry.

See more recipes from Abi Fawcett.

Reprinted with permission from Abi Fawcett’s Seafood Basics (2012 Firefly Books).