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Baked Whole Fish with Olive Relish
This easy baked fish is accented by a bright and briny olive relish that combines simple ingredients.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Servings
4
Equipment
1 baking sheet or baking dish
Ingredients
US Customary
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Baked Fish
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1
whole fish, cleaned, such as branzino, snapper, striped bass, or trout
Your fishmonger can clean your fish for you so it's ready to cook.
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salt and pepper to taste
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lemon slices, plus lemon wedges for serving
Olive Relish
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2
cups
mixed olives, chopped
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1
tbsp
capers
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2
tbsp
fresh herbs, chopped
I like a combination of parsley, mint, and basil
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2
tbsp
lemon juice
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pinch
chili flakes
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1/4
cup
olive oil
Instructions
Baked Fish
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Place whole fish on a baking sheet. Season the inside with salt and pepper.
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Stuff the cavity with lemon slices.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until the eyes turn milky white and the meat easily flakes.
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Serve with olive relish and lemon wedges.
Olive Relish
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Add all of the ingredients for the relish to a bowl.
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Mix to combine.
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This can be made ahead of time, even the day before. It gets better as it marinates.
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