Sea bass baked in the oven
Description
Sea bream is a delicious and healthy fish that isn't often available. So when you do come across it, be sure to buy it and cook it using this recipe—you won't regret it. The vegetables will serve as both a great accompaniment and a side dish. If desired, you can add other vegetables, your favorite spices, and mushrooms. Serve the fish immediately, accompanied by the vegetables and your favorite sauces.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for baking mullet in the oven. Peel and rinse the onion and red onion.
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Step 2
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water until half-cooked. Drain the water and let the potatoes cool down to warm. Pour in half of the vegetable oil, season with pepper, and mix.
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Step 3
Clean the mullet of scales, remove the innards and gills. Rinse the fish thoroughly in cold water and dry with a paper towel.
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Step 4
Cut off the stem of the bell pepper and remove the seeds. Cut the pepper into pieces and place in a bowl.
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Step 5
Cut the tomatoes into large pieces and place them on top of the pepper.
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Step 6
Cut the onion in half. Slice the red onion and half of the onion into wedges and add to the vegetables. Add the remaining vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix.
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Step 7
Slice the second half of the onion into half-rings. Salt the inside of the mullet and place the sliced onion inside the cavity.
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Step 8
Salt and pepper the mullet on top. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 9
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the mullet on it so that it fits completely. Arrange the prepared vegetables around the fish.
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Step 10
Place the baking sheet with mullet in a preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 40–50 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and golden brown. Remove the baked mullet from the oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
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Step 11
Done.