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Whole Roasted St. Peter's Fish

A whole tilapia roasted simply with lemon and herbs, served the way it's been served along the Sea of Galilee for generations.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 whole tilapia or similar whole fish cleaned and scaled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon sliced, plus extra for serving
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Score each fish two or three times on both sides with a sharp knife.
  • Rub the fish all over with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper, inside and out.
  • Stuff the cavity of each fish with lemon slices, thyme, and garlic.
  • Roast 22–25 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through.
  • Serve with extra lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g
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