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ContactWhite’s Whole Baked Snapper with Herbed Oil
Ingredients
1 Snapper 1.5 to 2 kg
Pinch of Saffron Threads
3 Tbsp Pernod
4 Tbsp Basil Leaves
Herbed Oil
200 Mls Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Cloves Chopped Garlic
3 Golden Shallots finely chopped
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Marjoram Leaves finely chopped
1 Tbsp Thyme Leaves finely chopped
Alternative Species: Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Salmon, Trout,
Blue Eye Trevalla
Method
Soak the saffron threads in the pernod overnight.
Herb Oil: Combine all ingredients and set aside.
Preheat oven to 200 degree c. Wipe the fish with kitchen paper from head to tail, remove any remaining scales.
Using a sharp knife, score both sides of the fish.
Using kitchen scissors trim off the side, top and bottom fins.
Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then place basil in fish cavity.
Place fish onto baking paper.
Place spoonfuls of herbed oil in belly cavity and spoon rest over top of fish.
Pour the pernod and saffron over fish.
Cook for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Place fish on large platter and spoon cooking juices over top.
Serve with baby potato and salad.