Baked & Stuffed Whole Fish (Sicilian Style)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked & Stuffed Whole Fish (Sicilian Style)
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Here in North America, you can prepare this recipe with most any variety of round fish such as trout, Arctic char, small salmon, grouper, tilapia or snapper.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole white fish these were mid-sized
- 3 chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup sharp white cheese grated (mine was pecorino, but any sharp cheese would work)
- 1/2 chopped red onion
- 1 handful chopped fresh basil leaves
- 5-7 cloves garlic chopped or crushed
- Sea salt and olive oil
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Instructions
- Warm up olive oil on medium heat in a frying pan. Add onions first to soften, then all stuffing ingredients, until warm and well mixed.
- Meanwhile, wash fish well and pat dry.
- Stuff open cavities of fish with warm stuffing, and lay in a baking dish. I used parchment paper in my pan to prevent the skin from sticking and to minimize cleanup. First, spread olive oil over the parchment, then lay the fish down head-to-tail so that they fit well.
- Bake at 375 for approximately 10 min. per inch of thickness. This is just a general rule. Set your timer for 10 minutes and start checking in 5 minute intervals from that point forward. Avoiding overcooking is key. Test with a fork to see if the fish flakes when you open it. Another key for me was noticing that the gill area burst open slightly and I could see a little cooked white flesh coming out.
- Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt after removing from the oven.
Notes
- It's a good idea to ask the fishmonger how much of a particular fish they suggest for the number of people you'll be serving. I had mine gutted which left it slit open down the middle, but the heads, tails, etc. were left on.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
305IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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