Lemon & Herb Roasted Whiting

Lemon & Herb Roasted Whiting

 

6 whole whiting, backbone removed, heads and tails intact 

4 lemons, thinly sliced Fresh herbs (thyme, savory, etc) 

6 cloves garlic, smashed 

1 cup onions, sliced 

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 

¼ cup apple cider vinegar diluted with ¼ cup water

Zest of one lemon 

 

Preheat oven to 400

Season fish cavities with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Insert lemon slices and a few sprigs of herb into each

Scatter onion on bottom of pan.

Fit whiting snugly in rows

Layer over remaining lemon slices, scatter with remaining herbs

Drizzle with olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.

Cover with foil, roast for 10 minutes, then remove foil and cook for another 10-12 minutes or until fish is just cooked through.

Serve with pan juices.