Ingredients
- 4 to 6 pounds white fish (two whole fish, 2-3 pounds each, boned and scaled)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons celery leaves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup mushroom, finely chopped
- 2 sprigs parsley, chopped (chervil may be substituted)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat broiler.
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Step 2: Wipe fish with a damp cloth.
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Step 3: Combine garlic, onion, pepper, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon zest.
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Step 4: Rub over fish, inside and out.
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Step 5: Combine celery leaves, mushrooms and parsley.
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Step 6: Place half the mixture in the cavity of each fish.
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Step 7: Combine remaining butter, lemon juice and salt.
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Step 8: Place fish in a shallow pan.
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Step 9: Broil 4" from heat source.
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Step 10: Cook until fish is cooked through, 15-20 minutes, basting with the butter-lemon juice mixture.
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Step 11: The fish does not need to be turned, but lower the pan if the skin begins to burn.
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Step 12: Serve with the pan juices.
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