Salt-crusted Wild Sea Bream with Lemon and Herbs

Salt-crusted Wild Sea Bream with Lemon and Herbs

Introduction:

Wild sea bream is one of the wonders of Mediterranean cuisine. Its tender, delicate flesh lends itself to many preparations, but one of the most impressive is salt-crusted sea bream. Not only is this dish delicious, but it also creates quite a spectacle when you break the salt crust in front of your guests. In this recipe, I'll guide you through the preparation of salt-crusted wild sea bream, with fresh flavors of lemon and herbs. It's an unforgettable gastronomic experience for two.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole wild sea bream (approx. 800 g)
  • 1 organic lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 kg coarse sea salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • Water
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes
  • Seasonal vegetables (e.g. carrots, broccoli) for garnish

Preparation:

Part 1: Preparing the Salt Crust

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the coarse salt with the egg whites and enough water to obtain a texture similar to wet sand.
  3. Spread a thin layer of this mixture on a baking sheet to form the base of the crust.

Part 2: Preparing the sea bream

  1. Rinse the sea bream under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the lemon slices, thyme and rosemary sprigs inside the dorade.
  3. Place the sea bream on the prepared salt base.
  4. Cover the entire dorado with the salt mixture, making sure it's perfectly sealed. This salt crust traps the steam, keeping the dorado juicy and fragrant during cooking.

Part 3: Cooking and serving

  1. Place the baking tray with the sea bream in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the sea bream is cooking, prepare the seasonal vegetables. You can sauté them in a pan with olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. As the sea bream cooks, the aromas of lemon and herbs will infuse the flesh of the fish.
  4. Remove the bream from the oven, and carefully break off the salt crust with a knife. The salt will break into pieces, revealing the perfectly cooked dorado.
  5. Serve the sea bream in individual portions, accompanied by the sautéed vegetables, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
  6. Enjoy this delicious and visually impressive dish with your partner, appreciating the tender texture of the sea bream and the enchanting aromas of the herbs and lemon.

This recipe for salt-crusted wild sea bream is a feast for the senses, and will make your meal one to remember. Enjoy every bite of this refined Mediterranean dish and share it with your loved ones for a memorable gastronomic experience.

Introduction:

Wild sea bream is one of the wonders of Mediterranean cuisine. Its tender, delicate flesh lends itself to many preparations, but one of the most impressive is salt-crusted sea bream. Not only is this dish delicious, but it also creates quite a spectacle when you break the salt crust in front of your guests. In this recipe, I'll guide you through the preparation of salt-crusted wild sea bream, with fresh flavors of lemon and herbs. It's an unforgettable gastronomic experience for two.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole wild sea bream (approx. 800 g)
  • 1 organic lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 kg coarse sea salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • Water
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium-sized potatoes
  • Seasonal vegetables (e.g. carrots, broccoli) for garnish

Preparation:

Part 1: Preparing the Salt Crust

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the coarse salt with the egg whites and enough water to obtain a texture similar to wet sand.
  3. Spread a thin layer of this mixture on a baking sheet to form the base of the crust.

Part 2: Preparing the sea bream

  1. Rinse the sea bream under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Place the lemon slices, thyme and rosemary sprigs inside the dorade.
  3. Place the sea bream on the prepared salt base.
  4. Cover the entire dorado with the salt mixture, making sure it's perfectly sealed. This salt crust traps the steam, keeping the dorado juicy and fragrant during cooking.

Part 3: Cooking and serving

  1. Place the baking tray with the sea bream in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  2. While the sea bream is cooking, prepare the seasonal vegetables. You can sauté them in a pan with olive oil and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. As the sea bream cooks, the aromas of lemon and herbs will infuse the flesh of the fish.
  4. Remove the bream from the oven, and carefully break off the salt crust with a knife. The salt will break into pieces, revealing the perfectly cooked dorado.
  5. Serve the sea bream in individual portions, accompanied by the sautéed vegetables, and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
  6. Enjoy this delicious and visually impressive dish with your partner, appreciating the tender texture of the sea bream and the enchanting aromas of the herbs and lemon.

This recipe for salt-crusted wild sea bream is a feast for the senses, and will make your meal one to remember. Enjoy every bite of this refined Mediterranean dish and share it with your loved ones for a memorable gastronomic experience.

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