It is no secret that catfish - the fish is very oily and has a specific bottom smell. Nevertheless, the catfish cooked in the oven turns out to be very tasty, and its meat acquires a surprisingly gentle and juicy taste.
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You will need
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- Catfish;
- Onions - 4 pieces;
- Lemon - 1 piece;
- Salt, pepper, bay leaf - to taste;
- Greens.
Instruction manual
1
Wash the catfish thoroughly, gut and cut the gills.
2
Place it under running water. This is necessary in order to get rid of the smell of mud.
3
Salt, pepper, spice and rub the fish with lemon juice.
4
Place the catfish in a plastic bag and leave for 20-30 minutes.
5
Cut onions and herbs, sprinkle with spices and lemon juice.
6
Remove the catfish from the bag, peel the marinade and lay on the foil.
7
Fill the fish belly with cooked onions and herbs.
8
Wrap in the oven for 40 minutes.
note
Catfish - fish is oily and large, so the pickling process must not be skipped!
Useful advice
As a side dish, crushed potatoes are perfect.
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