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baked whole fish

BAKED WHOLE FISH

Oven baked whole bass marinated in a blend of fresh herbs and some traditional west african spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cameroon
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • grilling basket

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole bass (scales, gills and gut thoroughly cleaned)
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 5 Ndjansa seeds soak in warm water for about 10 minutes
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 inches celery stalk
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 inches green onions (white part only)
  • 1 small scotch bonnet pepper (habanero or any hot pepper)
  • salt to taste
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • To make marinade, combine all ingredients (except salt and oil) and blends with a little bit of water until smooth. Season to taste , then add oil and stir
  • Pat dry fish and make 1/6 inch cuts down the sides
  • Generously coat fish with blend, rubbing inside, outside and in between cuts. Set aside while you preheat oven to 400.
  • Transfer fish unto a greased grilling basket. Set a tray to catch drippings under the basket. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until flaky. No need to flip.
  • Carefully remove. Drizzle with reduced marinade and serve
Keyword oven roasted, whole bass, whole fish