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Whole Fish Baked in Salt Crust (Mario Batali) Recipe

Whole Fish Baked in Salt Crust (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Nutrition

203

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole 3-lb fish such as snapper , bream , sea bass or porgy
4 egg whites
2 cups kosher salt
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Clean and gut fish, remove top and bottom fins, scale and remove gills. Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold in salt. Place thyme in body cavity and set aside. Place 4 tablespoons of egg white mixture on a large platter, suitable for oven to table use. Place fish on top of mixture and spoon remaining mixture over top of fish. Place fish and platter in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. remove and strike crust to crack. Carefully remove salt crust from top of fish and divide flesh among two plates. Serve with good oil and lemons.
(An excellent accompaniment would be an arugula and tomato salad.)

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	203 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.35g	24%
Cholesterol	20.17mg	7%
Sodium	12807.84mg	534%
Potassium	283.62mg	6%
Total Carbs	0.49g	0%
Sugars	0.38g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	0%
Protein	15.09g	30%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Calcium	20.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.99 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.49g	24%
Cholesterol	15.1mg	7%
Sodium	9589.22mg	534%
Potassium	212.34mg	6%
Total Carbs	0.36g	0%
Sugars	0.29g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	11.3g	30%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Calcium	15.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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