Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) striped bass fish (cleaned but with head and tail left on)
- 3 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds (crushed to a paste)
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- Black pepper
- Lemon slice (to garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Step 2: Wash fish and rub inside and out with 2 teaspoons salt.
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Step 3: Let fish rest at room temperature 15 minutes.
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Step 4: Rinse under cold running water to remove the salt.
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Step 5: Pat dry.
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Step 6: Combine remaining salt with oil, parsley, cumin, paprika, garlic and black pepper, and mix well.
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Step 7: Spread mixture over fish inside and out, leaving head and tail exposed.
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Step 8: Lay fish on a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
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Step 9: Fold foil over fish and bring up edges to enclose completely.
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Step 10: Place on baking sheet and bake in middle of oven 40 minutes, or until fish feels firm when prodded gently with a finger.
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Step 11: Turn onto a serving platter and garnish with lemon slices.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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