The most difficult thing is to remove the scales and gut the fish carcass. If possible, entrust this procedure to strong hands. Moreover, many supermarkets offer on-site cutting of fish. The child can handle the rest. In short, it is required to stuff the belly of the carp with fragrant herbs, garlic, slices of sour citrus, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with vegetable oil, pack in foil and send to bake in oven. That's it, no complications and tricks.
Ingredients:
Fresh carp - 600 g
Lemon - 0.5 pcs.
Garlic - 2 teeth
Basil, dill, parsley - 1 bunch
Vegetable oil - 40 ml
Salt, black pepper - to taste
Step by step recipe:
Step 1 - To bake whole carp in foil in the oven, take the fresh carcass and the rest of the foods on the list. Herbs - your choice, dried branches are also suitable. In addition to those that go inside the fish, have a small margin for flooring. With it, the fish skin will not come off the pulp and will not stick to the foil.
Step 2 - From a fish carcass, peeled from scales, through a longitudinal incision in the abdominal cavity, remove all the insides, cut off the tail and fins. If you plan to cook whole fish with your head, be sure to remove the gills. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Wipe dry with a paper towel, including the inside.
Step 3 - Rub in and season with salt and ground hot pepper. Spice on the inside and on both sides. It is also convenient to use ready-made ground fish mixes.
Step 4 - Stuff the semi-finished product with garlic cloves, herbs, or lemon wedges.
Step 5 - Spread the foil shiny / glossy side up, brush well with lean refined oil that doesn't smoke and doesn't have a strong scent. Place branches of green basil, dill, parsley, or other herbs of your choice (you can use onion rings, circles of tomato or other vegetables). Place the fish in the center and over the vegetation.
Step 6 - Cover the carp with lemon, garlic and herbs with foil, without pressing, fasten the joints along the edge and put in a hot oven to bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees. Dry the last 5-7 minutes by unrolling the top sheet of foil.
Step 7 - Carp baked in foil - tender, juicy and tasty - ready! Serve with lemon and fresh herbs.
Bon Appetit!