Dorada baked on a vegetable bed, in a paper envelope
2 servings
40 minutes
Dorada baked on a vegetable bed in a paper envelope is a refined dish of Spanish cuisine that embodies the art of fish preparation. Its history roots in the traditions of Mediterranean fishermen who baked fresh catches to preserve their natural juiciness and aroma. In this recipe, dorada acquires a tender texture enriched with the flavors of zucchini, carrots, onions, and mushrooms soaked in fragrant olive oil. Baked in a paper envelope, it retains all its juices, turning into a true gastronomic masterpiece. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner; it requires no complex preparation but surprises with its depth of flavor. The harmony of fresh ingredients makes it a light and healthy choice that even gourmets will appreciate.
1
Mix flour with water to make a liquid dough.
2
Place three sheets of baking paper on a tray. In the center, put the vegetable mixture, and on top, the dorado fillet. Wrap the paper into a rectangular envelope. Seal the edges well with dough to block the air.
- Dorada: 1 piece
3
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
4
Clean the fish. Remove its head, fins, tail, and spine. Salt the resulting fillet.
- Dorada: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
5
Finely chop the onion and carrot. Slice the mushrooms into thin slices. Cut the zucchini into pencil-thick sticks.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fresh champignons: 200 g
- Zucchini: 1 piece
6
Fry all the vegetables separately in olive oil until cooked. Don't forget to salt and add spices.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Fresh champignons: 200 g
- Zucchini: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
7
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.