Corvina a la Sal

Corvina a la Sal

A whole fish encased in a salt crust that steams to perfection, emerging moist and delicately flavored with herbs.

⏱ 45 minServes 2Latin American

Ingredients

  • 1 whole corvina fish (2-3 lbs), cleaned and scaled
  • 4 cups sea salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste black pepper

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2Mix salt, flour, egg whites, and water until a thick, moldable paste forms.
  3. 3Stuff the cavity of the corvina with lemon slices, rosemary, and thyme sprigs.
  4. 4Spread half the salt mixture on the baking sheet and place the fish on top.
  5. 5Cover the fish completely with the remaining salt paste, sealing all edges.
  6. 6Bake for 35-40 minutes until the salt crust is golden and hardened.
  7. 7Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then crack and remove the salt crust.
  8. 8Carefully fillet the fish, drizzle with olive oil, and serve immediately with fresh lemon.

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