Flamboyant Roasted Red Snapper |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) whole red snapper, dressed |
1/2 lemon, sliced |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper |
kosher salt or rock salt |
6 long stems rosemary |
4 stalks lemon grass |
1 bunch fresh thyme |
1/2 cup brandy |
Directions:
1. Place fish on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Insert lemon slices in cavity of fish. Brush outside of fish with olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt and pepper.
2. Bake at 450° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
3. Spread an even layer of kosher or rock salt on an ovenproof platter. Place fish on the herbs, and top with remaining herbs.
4. Heat brandy in a small saucepan just until warm (do not boil). Quickly pour brandy over fish; ignite with a long match.
5. Brush charred herbs aside; fillet the fish, and serve immediately
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