Sea bream in salt crust

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Sea bream in salt crust
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  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep time: 15 min
  • Cook time: 30 min
  • Serving: 2 persone
  • Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

Sea bream in salt is a main dish that represents the simplicity and purity of Mediterranean cuisine and enhances the delicate and unmistakable flavor of this fish. The sea bream, with its white and delicate flesh, is perfect for salt crust cooking, a fascinating method that allows you to cook the fish without adding fats, keeping its taste intact. The result is spectacular, the fish will be tender and juicy, releasing all the scents of the sea. Discover the doses and procedure to prepare this dish at home!

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INGREDIENTS
Sea bream 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - Cleaned and gutted
Coarse salt 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Lemon thyme to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Lemons 1
Preparation

How to prepare Sea bream in salt crust

To prepare the sea bream in salt, first pour the first kilo of salt into a baking dish, add the lemon thyme 1, then add the rest of the salt 2 and mix 3. 

Meanwhile, slice the lemon 4 and fill the belly of the sea bream, previously cleaned and gutted, with the lemon slices 5 and some lemon thyme 6.

Pour less than half of the aromatic salt 7 onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the sea bream on top 8 and cover with the rest of the salt, making sure it adheres well to the fish 9. Bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for 25-30 minutes.

Once cooked, break the salt crust with 2 tablespoons 10, carefully remove the skin 11 and take out the fillets 12. Using two forks, it will be easy to lift the fillets above the bone; then lift the head to remove the bone and take out the fillets underneath.

Plate, season with oil 13, thyme, and pepper 14. The sea bream in salt is ready to be enjoyed 15.

Storage

Consume the sea bream in salt immediately, but if there are leftovers, you can store it in the refrigerator in a closed container for up to 2 days.

Advice

Ensure the fish is completely covered in salt; this will guarantee even cooking and perfect preservation of the juices. You can enrich the salt crust with herbs, spices, or citrus fruits, to give the fish a personal and unique touch.

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