Fish baked in foil
4 servings
40 minutes
Baked fish in foil is a dish of Georgian cuisine that embodies the richness of fresh herbs and spices aromas. Fish soaked in lemon juice gains tenderness and a slight tanginess, while mint and cilantro add a refreshing touch. Baking in foil preserves juiciness and makes the texture incredibly soft. This dish is perfect for both festive tables and family dinners. It pairs harmoniously with a glass of white wine and fresh bread. Georgian traditions of using greens and spices make it special, adding depth and richness to the flavor. Try it and feel the atmosphere of Georgian hospitality in every bite!
1
Wash the fish, clean it, remove the insides and membranes. Slice the onion thinly, grate the garlic, and cut the carrot into cubes. Separate the mint and cilantro into leaves.
- Fish: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 10 cloves
- Carrot: 3 pieces
- Fresh mint: 25 g
- Coriander: 25 g
2
Line with foil, brush with olive oil. Place a third of the prepared ingredients on top. Lay the salted and peppered fish on both sides on top.
- Olive oil: to taste
- Fish: 1 piece
3
Place another third of greens and vegetables inside the fish. Make three diagonal cuts on the fish and insert a slice of lemon into each cut. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining ingredients.
- Fresh mint: 25 g
- Coriander: 25 g
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Olive oil: to taste
4
Lift the foil on all sides and wrap the fish in it. Bake in the oven for forty minutes at 200 degrees.
- Fish: 1 piece