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Whole Fish Baked in Salt Crust

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  • Yield: 1 whole fish 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 cups Kosher salt
  • 1 whole fish, cleaned and scaled
  • Olive oil, for serving
  • Lemons, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. In a large bow, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  4. Fold in 2 cups of coarse grain Kosher salt.
  6. On a rimmed baking sheet or oven-proof serving platter, spread about 1/2 cup of the salt mixture.
  7. Lay whole fish on top, then completely cover the fish with the remaining salt/egg mixture, spreading about 1/2- to 3/4-inches thick.
  10. Bake 25-30 minutes until salt crust is golden.
  12. Crack open the shell and remove fish. Serve with good olive oil and lemon.
  14. Enjoy!

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