Baked Fish with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 whole fish (about 1.5 lb) whole fish (such as sea bass or trout), cleaned
• 2 medium lemon
• 6 cloves garlic cloves
• 4 leaves bay leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the fish dry with paper towels and score the skin 3 times on each side with a sharp knife.

2. 2

   Rub the fish all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, including inside the cavity.

3. 3

   Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds and cut the other lemon into wedges for serving. Peel 6 garlic cloves and lightly crush them with the flat side of a knife.

4. 4

   Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Stuff the cavity with half the lemon slices, 3 garlic cloves, and 2 bay leaves.

5. 5

   Scatter the remaining lemon slices, garlic, and bay leaves around the fish. Drizzle everything with 3 tbsp olive oil.

6. 6

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork at the thickest part.

7. 7

   Let the fish rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the lemon wedges and the roasted garlic and lemon from the pan.

Tools you’ll need

• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• sharp knife
• cutting board
• paper towels

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