Mediterranean-style baked fish
Ingredients:
2 whole fish, gutted and scaled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
4-6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for garnish
Fresh cilantro and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Rinse the whole fish inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. Make 3-4 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish, about 1 inch apart, to help the flavors penetrate.
3. Season the fish generously inside and out with salt and black pepper.
4. In a small bowl add the minced garlic, capers, cilantro, basil and olive oil. Season with red pepper flakes, paprika and black pepper.
5. Stuff the inside of the fish with some of the lemon slices and rosemary.
6. Pour the oil mixture ensuring that it coats the fish evenly.
7. Add Green Onions and Basil.Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the fish in the baking dish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.