Whole Striped Bass

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Fishing Whole

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 (2 to 3-pound) or 2 (1 to 1 1/2-pounds) whole striped bass, gutted and scaled
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large bunch fresh parsley, plus extra, for serving
1 large bunch fresh dill
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

Trim the fins from the fish, rinse and pat dry. Set aside.

Rub the bottom of a roasting pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place 1/2 of the parsley, dill, lemon and onion in the center of the roasting pan. Make sure that this mound of aromatics is high enough to prevent the fish from touching the bottom of the pan. Rub the fish inside and out with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season the fish inside and out with the salt and pepper and lay on the bed of aromatics. Place the second half of the aromatics on top of the fish and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cover the roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil and cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 120 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before transferring whole to a platter lined with the additional fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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may napa, CA 03-29-2009
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This recipe is a keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It said "intermediate" skill level, but nothing could be easier. The fish was subtly flavored and PERFECT. I bagged... everything in parchment paper. No bass, so I used trout and compensated for the cooking time. Thanks Alton!Read more
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Marvin Irvington, NJ 03-26-2009
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"Elegance" made easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Well I tried it out (keep in mind I'm NO kind of cook, chef whatever) and it came through a winner. I was a bit worried at... first because while it's cooking there isn't much to smell (it is very humid at the moment and the onions I pre-cut were overwhelming so maybe that had something to do with it) so I didn't know what to think. I decided to make a big thing of it for the wife. Did chilled red wine (yeah I know it's a sin on many different levels) and a nice salad with some rice. I did everything as I saw it on the show. Thank god for DVRs. WINNER WINNER WINNER. Fish exactly how I like it. The taste of the herbs is subtle but earthy and present. This was so good I went through half the fish before I even touched my wine. To go that long eating without taking a drink is a HUGE compliment. I had tried something on my own where the fish LOOKED like this when done but had NO flavor but this had plenty of subtle flavor. Like I said, I was so worried this wasn't going to turn out good. I actually thought to myself "I think Alton might have failed me on this one". Boy was I wrong. I think I'm going to try to grow my own herbs though. Don't know if you need an actual garden or can do it in an apartment but I'll try.Read more
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Jennifer Brighton, MI 05-26-2008
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so flavorful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish was so easy and very flavorful. You can really taste the herbs and lemon. It was easily prepared and smelled... fantastic. Definitely will make again. Highly recommended.Read more
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Anonymous 02-12-2008
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Easy recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the most easy recipe for fish. I'm not a good cook, but this recipe make me look like I know how to cook fish.