Whitefish Whole-2 Pound (fresh) at SeafoodByNet.com

Baked Fish Greek Style

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 lb. whole fish, scaled and cleaned
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 onion, grated
juice of 1 lemon
4 bay leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper

Preparation

Using a sharp knife, make 2 to 3 diagonal slits on each side of fish. Place fish in glass dish. Combine oil, garlic, oregano, onion, juice, bay leaves and pepper and rub over fish. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour or longer if time allows.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain fish, reserving marinade. Place fish in greased baking dish, cover, and bake until fish is opaque and beginning to flake when tested, about 30 minutes, basting often with reserved marinade. Serve immediately.