This is one of the easiest and
fanciest meals that you can do with fish. And the taste is amazing. You can use any kind of fish you like, red snapper is my favorite. This recipe can be doubled or tripled, depending on the number of fish you make. If you're using a larger fish (like rainbow trout or salmon) you'll need to double or triple this recipe depending on the size of the fish.
- 1 whole fish, about 1 lb
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/2 a cup of chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1-2 hot peppers of your choice, depending on how spicy you like it (banana, jalapeno, or chili pepper will work)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1/2 tsp of cumin, divided
- salt & pepper to taste, divided
In a bowl, combine all ingredients together reserving half the amount of oil & seasonings. Place each fish on a foil paper, sprinkle salt, pepper, & cumin in and out side of the fish. Stuff the cavity generously so that the stuffing is coming out of the fish (the stuffing will reduce when cooked). Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top of the fish and smear the remaining seasoning all over the fish. Wrap it tightly, leaving some room at the top so the fish does not stick to the foil.
OVEN METHOD
Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Place the wrapped fish on a tray and bake for 30 minutes. Note, that if you have a larger fish and are baking more than one, increase cooking time to 45 minutes.
BBQ METHOD
Place a few of sheets of foil paper on top of your BBQ, and heat it on high. Put your fish on top of the foil and reduce the heat to medium-low for about 30-45 minutes.
Serve with rice, baked potatoes, or pita bread.
Serves 2.
