Carp in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Your entire family will appreciate the tender, juicy, and flavorful fish. These carps, cooked according to this recipe, will perfectly fit into your everyday lunch menu or make a great dinner. Serve them with baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, french fries, grilled vegetables, boiled rice, various sauces, lavash, or fresh bread. The recipe is very simple, yet the result is both satisfying and delicious! I especially recommend serving the carps straight from the pan. The dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list.
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Step 2
Be sure to clean the crucian carp of scales before cooking. Then rinse it.
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Step 3
Trim the fins off on all sides with kitchen scissors. Remove the innards by making a cut along the belly. I cut off the tail and head, but you can leave them if you prefer. Rinse thoroughly inside and out with cold water. Pat the fish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Step 4
With a sharp knife, make shallow cuts about 8-10 mm wide on both sides.
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Step 5
Rub salt and pepper into all sides, even into the cuts. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour vegetable oil (20 ml) into a deep container. Add ground paprika, dried garlic, and orange zest. Mix until uniform.
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Step 7
Slice the onion into rings. Lightly grease a baking dish with vegetable oil and arrange the onion rings on it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8
Place the crucian carps on top of the onion bed. Stuff each fish with several slices of lemon. You can also add a sprig of dill or parsley, a couple of mint or rosemary leaves.
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Step 9
Brush the crucian carp with aromatic marinade and bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.
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Step 10
If you want a golden crust on both sides, reserve part of the marinade. During baking, turn the crucian carps over and brush the other side with the marinade.
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Step 11
The crucian carp is ready, baked in the oven. Before serving, don't forget to garnish the fish to your taste and enjoy tasting the dish you've prepared. I served it with tartar sauce.