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Whole Striped Bass with Lemon and Mint

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Whole Striped Bass with Lemon and Mint Misha Gravenor
  • Active Time

    30 minutes

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

Serve with crusty bread.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

1 lemon, cut in half
1 2-pound whole striped bass, cleaned, scored to bone in 4 places on each side
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped green onions (about 2)
3 tablespoons (packed) chopped fresh mint plus 4 whole sprigs
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 large garlic clove, coarsely chopped
  1. Step 1

    Arrange rack 6 inches below broiler. Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut 1 lemon half into slices. Cut other half into wedges. Place fish on foil. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Blend olive oil, onions, chopped mint, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic in mini processor until coarse puree forms. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Reserve 3 tablespoons sauce. Spread remaining sauce inside cavity and over fish, rubbing into cuts in flesh. Place lemon slices and mint sprigs in cavity.

    Step 2

    Broil fish until cooked through and skin is crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Serve fish with lemon wedges and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 443.30 calories (kcal)
53.5 % Calorie from Fat
26.35 Fat (g)
4.32 Saturated Fat (g)
161.79 Cholesterol (mg)
3.48 Carbohydrates (g)
1.18 Dietary Fiber (g)
0.85 Total Sugars (g)
2.29 Net Carbs (g)
45.17 Protein (g)
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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  • Excellent recipe. Keeper. Made it twice in last 10 days.

    • rutikazooti

    • Santa Monica CA

    • 8/12/2020

  • delicious, healthy. i also used filets. partner who isn't a big fish fan loved it. into the regular rotation it goes.

    • as1714

    • Boston

    • 8/3/2013

  • We made this last night -- last minute with ingredients on hand. It was delicious and easy. The mint, lemon, scallion mix was perfect. And it looked so appetizing -- tasted great too. We would definitely do this one again!

    • judisachs

    • Bay Area

    • 9/1/2012

  • Quick. Easy. Kids liked it. Pretty on a platter. What's not to like? Served it with roasted potatoes and green beans.

    • cbrand

    • Boulder, CO

    • 1/15/2012

  • Have used this on both bass and rainbow trout. Excellent each time. Wonderful blend of flavors!

    • Anonymous

    • Los Angeles

    • 11/9/2011

  • Didn't have the exact recipe when I made it, but my combination of ingredients was roughly the same. Used swordfish (best fish available that day). Fabulous. It's like chimchurri but with the mint flavor that's so distinctive. I used leftover sauce as a spread on a chunk of baguette for a sandwich with the leftover fish. Addictive.

    • Anonymous

    • 7/5/2011

  • This same sauce works great for grilled lamb ribs!

    • du81

    • 7/9/2010

  • 特殊的味道和演示。后重新cipe exactly (unusual for me). Had to ask my fish monger for whole fish when only fillets were displayed. Served with roasted baby Yukon Golds and spiced butter glazed carrots. NB My 2 1/2 lb fish served 3. Can't wait to show this off to guests.

    • Anonymous

    • St. Louis, MO

    • 1/18/2009

  • Got a line caught sea bass from Borough Market that came in that day. Followed the recipe exactly. Wonderful!!! Served with roasted fingerlings and asparagus along with a baguette. Will make again-- definitely.

    • lindroth

    • CT living in London

    • 11/9/2008

  • I made this recipe as it was presented to me in my October 2008 Bon Appetit. It was so delicious and made for a stunning presentation. The prep took the longest, but cooking was a breeze... I broiled it for 5 minutes on each side and it was done to perfection! Initially I was uncertain about the reserved sauce, but when I ate it with the fish, it really complimented the meal. Will definitely be adding this to my arsenal of recipes!

    • sexydiva

    • NYC

    • 11/7/2008

  • Excellent! I had filets, so did not turn to other side. Just broiled 6 minutes, then flaked with a fork to test. I ran short of mint, so added fresh dill & basil --- everyone asked for the recipe.

    • rubyemae

    • auburn, ca

    • 10/11/2008

  • Instead of bass, I used rainbow trout but I followed everything else as written. Fish was moist and flavorful. Be careful not to overcook - 5 mins per side under the broiler is really all you need. The lemon-mint sauce gave the fish a very subtle but balanced flavor. Don't skimp on the lemons or the mint. They really make this dish superb! I would definitely make again.

    • Flippitti

    • Arizona

    • 9/30/2008

  • Easy, quick, and very elegant. Fish was incredible! Will definitely make again.

    • bonneanne

    • Philadelphia

    • 9/27/2008

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