Baked mirror carp

Description

There are many ways to bake fish, and one of the simplest is to leave it whole, just cleaned out. Serve the fish with a side of boiled potatoes with herbs, or with vegetables (stewed or sautéed). It's much more delicious when served warm.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the fish, remove the scales, and cut open the belly. Remove all the innards and rinse thoroughly. Leave the head and tail intact.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Pat the fish dry inside with paper towels, then rub with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half inside, place the fish in a baking dish and sprinkle with more juice.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Slice the lemon into thin pieces and place on top of the fish. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   After half an hour, remove the fish and take off the foil, then bake for another 20 minutes. Serve the fish with lemon slices and sprinkle with chopped parsley.