There is nothing easier and easier than baking delicious carp in the oven. It is worth noting that the preparation of such a hearty and fragrant dish should be given only one and a half hours of free time.
Step-by-step recipe for baked carp in the oven
Essential products for a fish dish:
- fresh ripe lemon - 1 fruit;
- red tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
- dill, parsley - in a bunch;
- small fresh carp - 1-2 pcs.;
- medium sweet bulbs - 4 pcs.;
- large fresh carrots - 2 pcs.;
- fine salt and allspice - to taste;
- odorless vegetable oil - 80 ml;
- high fat mayonnaise - 110 g;
- fragrant spices intended for fish - at personal discretion;
- olive oil - 6 large spoons;
- fresh large garlic - 1 clove.
Fish processing
Before baking carp in the oven, the acquired or caught fish should be gutted, cleaned of scales, fins, tail and head. After that, it needs to be washed well in cool water, and then salt, pepper and leave aside.
Vegetable processing
In order for the baked carp (photo can be seen in this article) to be fragrant and satisfying, it is recommended to separately make a special substrate for it. To do this, peel large carrots and several onions, and then grate them and grind with a knife, respectively. Next, the vegetables need to be placed in a pan, pour in sunflower oil, pour salt, pepper and fry until golden brown.
Fish dish formation
Before baking carp in the oven, it is recommended to stuff it with vegetables and fruits. To do this, wash the tomatoes, herbs and half a lemon. It is desirable to chop all products, and then widely open the belly of the fish and lay them there in layers.
To form a fish dish, you need to take the dishes for the oven, line the “carpet” of previously fried vegetables on its bottom, and carefully place the stuffed carp on top . After that, it is necessary to squeeze the juice from the remaining half of the lemon into a separate bowl, add olive oil there, grate the garlic and spread the surface of the fish with the resulting mass.
Heat treatment
To quickly bake carp in the oven, it is recommended to close the filled dishes with a dense foil. Next, it must be placed in a preheated cabinet and held for about 33 minutes. Before turning off the fish, you should definitely taste it.
Proper serving for dinner
Baked carp in the oven is recommended to be served hot for dinner. It should be carefully cut with a knife, and then, together with the substrate, put on a serving plate. To make such a fish dinner more satisfying, you need to prepare a side dish for it. Fried or mashed potatoes, as well as boiled rice, are well suited to carp .
Helpful advice
If you are preparing carp for a festive table, it is recommended to lay it out on a baking sheet not entirely, but in the form of thick steaks that can be covered with tomatoes, lemon, herbs, mayonnaise and cheese. So the fish will be fried better and will look much more appetizing.