Whole Fish with rosemary, garlic and parmesan crumbs

So I guess technically this is a continuation of the previous post. My thoughts on buying fresh fish developed from the fact that that is exactly what I was doing yesterday. I guess I should mention that in Auckland maybe I should do research first before going to buy fish because I am lucky if I recognise the names of fish here! Snapper...always get snapper...hmmm mullet...oh ok recognise that one...SOLD!

On the menu today from Julie Biuso

Whole Fish with rosemary, garlic and parmesan crumbs

Recipe

1.2kg whole white fish or fish of you choice gutted and scaled

3tbsp olive oil

1tsp fennel seeds

2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced

2tbsp rosemary leaves

1/2tsp salt

1tbsp lemon juice

2tbsp dried breadcrumbs (or use panko crumbs)

2tsp freshly grated parmesan

Lemon wedges to serve

Method

1. Rinse fish thoroughly, drain briefly then pat dry with paper towels. For dressing, mix oil, fennel seeds, garlic, rosemary, salt and lemon juice together in a bowl.
2. Line a large roasting tin with a piece of tinfoil, then a piece of baking paper, each large enough to wrap around the fish. Put the fish on the paper and spoon over the dressing. Sprinkle with crumbs and parmesan. Firstly wrap fish in paper then foil, without turning it over.
3. Preheat oven to 200C and cook fish for about 30 minutes.
4. When cooked, fold back the foil and baking paper and carefully slide fish onto a heated serving platter. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

For me definitely an experience to repeat!

It's better fresh

Hubby and I love fish! So how happy were we when we were in Glasgow to find a small fish monger close to home. I personally don't think that Scottish supermarkets really serve the best quality and it certainly never justifies how much you spend so this made it extra special. If you are ever in Glasgow and have a reason to go you seriously have to check it out, the Fish Plaice! A small family business they are all really friendly and you watch the fish come in fresh everyday.

So it wasn't long while we were in Auckland before we had to go and check out the infamous Fish Market in Westhaven. Possibly a bit more upmarket, offering it's own cooking classes and sporting a selection of cafe's and restaurants, the fresh fish still remains the star of the show!

My advice if you are going to buy fish, it's better fresh, from the fishmonger!