Nototenia
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This simple cod dish will appeal to those who prefer healthy, low-calorie meals. To enhance the fish's flavor when serving, I suggest a delicious sauce made with just 3 ingredients. The dish pairs perfectly with any side dish and vegetables, and is also suitable for children's menus. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the fish and dry it with a paper towel. If necessary, remove the innards and fins.
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Step 2
2. In a small bowl, combine the spices and salt. Mix well. Make small cuts on the carcasses and rub the spice mixture all over them. You can use absolutely any herbs and dried spices you like in this nototen preparation recipe.
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Step 3
3. Lightly grease a heatproof baking dish with oil. Wash the lemon and dry it. Slice half of it thinly and place the slices on the bottom of the dish. Place the fish on top. Squeeze juice from the remaining half of the lemon, mix it with olive oil, and drizzle the mixture over the fish. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
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Step 4
4. While the fish is baking, you can prepare a delicious sauce. Put basil leaves, a peeled garlic clove, and grated cheese into the blender container.
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Step 5
5. Whisk everything until smooth—you'll get a great, very aromatic sauce that will make fondue at home even more delicious.
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Step 6
6. After about 20 minutes, you can check the fish for doneness. If you prefer it more well-baked, leave it for another 15–20 minutes. That's the whole secret of how to prepare notothenia with sauce.