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                       Whole Fish Baked In Salt Crust
 
 Recipe By     : Molto Mario MB1D27
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : New Text Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      Whole         fish such as snapper, bream -- sea bass
    4                    egg whites
    2      Cups          kosher salt
    1      Bunch         fresh thyme
    4      Tablespoons   extra virgin olive oil
    1                    lemon, cut into -- wedges
 
 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
 
 Clean and gut fish, remove top and bottom fins, scale and remove gills.
 Whisk egg whites to soft peaks and fold in salt. Place thyme in body cavity
 and set aside. Place 4 tablespoons of egg white mixture on a large platter,
 suitable for oven to table use. Place fish on top of mixture and spoon
 remaining mixture over top of fish. Place fish and platter in oven and bake
 for 25 to 30 minutes. remove and strike crust to crack. Carefully remove
 salt crust from top of fish and divide flesh among two plates. Serve with
 good oil and lemons.
 
 (An excellent accompaniment would be an arugula and tomato salad.)
 
 Yield: 4 servings
 
 
 
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