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Salt-baked Snapper with Gremolata

Whole Australian Snapper sealed in a coarse-salt crust, cracked open at the table. Showstopper with minimal effort.

Prep: 15 minCook: 25 minServings: 4Difficulty: medium

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a tray with baking paper.

  2. 2

    Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Fold through the salt to form a damp snow.

  3. 3

    Stuff snapper cavity with lemon slices and herbs.

  4. 4

    Press ⅓ of the salt onto the tray. Lay fish on top. Cover completely with remaining salt.

  5. 5

    Bake 25 min for a 1.5kg fish. Rest 5 min.

  6. 6

    Combine gremolata ingredients. Crack the salt crust at the table. Serve fillets with gremolata.

Tips

  • The crust should be golden and solid. Tap it firmly — hollow sound means done.
  • Don't over-salt. The egg white keeps the salt adhered without seasoning the flesh too aggressively.
Pairing

Clare Valley Riesling or Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris.

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