Whitefish baked in foil in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This fish is very easy to cook and doesn't require any special skills. Baking in foil results in juicy, diet-friendly fish that can be served with vegetable side dishes, boiled rice, or fresh (baked) vegetables. You can cook the fish in pieces or as a whole fish. 1. I thoroughly clean the fish: remove the scales, cut off the fins, tail, and head, open the belly, and remove the innards. Then I rinse it well under cold running water. 2. I place the fish on a paper towel, dry it inside and out, and leave it for 10 minutes to let the excess water drain off. 3. I wash the lemon and cut it in half. I squeeze the juice from one half and rub it all over the inside and outside of the fish. I mix salt with ground black pepper and rub this mixture onto the fish as well. Then I let it sit for 30 minutes. 4. I slice the other half of the lemon into thin rounds. I make several cuts in the fish and insert the lemon slices into them, placing the remaining pieces inside the cavity. I wash the apple, slice it thinly, and also place the slices inside the fish. 5. I place the fish onto a sheet of foil and wrap it tightly on all sides to prevent the juices from leaking. I put it into a preheated oven at 170–180°C (340–355°F) and bake for 30–35 minutes. The dish is now ready to serve.