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Soy Ginger Whole Roast Fish

A whole roast fish is an impressive way to show off at an intimate dinner party.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword cilantro, fish, fresno, green onion, peppers, seafood, whole fish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 214kcal

Ingredients

For the fish:

  • 1 (1½-pound) whole New Zealand Sea Bream, cleaned, scaled and gutted
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced

For serving:

  • ¼ packed cup cilantro
  • Green onions, julienned
  • 1 medium Fresno chilies, seeded and thinly sliced

Instructions

For the fish:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Make 3 parallel 2-inch-long slashes on each side of the Sea Bream. Rub the fish all over with the canola oil.
  • Chop ¼ cup of the cilantro. In a small bowl stir together the cilantro, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce and fish sauce. Season with kosher salt and white pepper.
  • Rub the paste all over the fish including the inside. Season all over with kosher salt and pepper. Add the lime slices into the inside of the fish cavity. Bake until the fish is flakey and cooked through, about 28 to 30 minutes.

For serving:

  • Serve on a platter with the roasting juices and garnish with cilantro, green onions and chilies.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg