How Do You Cook A Whole Fish?
Cooking a whole fish can be intimidating, but it is quite easy. By starting with a fresh fish and following a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and quick entree that will impress your friends and family. Purchase a whole fish from a fishmonger or from your local butcher. It is best to buy from someone who sells a lot of whole fish so that you can be sure they will know what they are doing. The fish should be fresh: Look for a fish with bright red gills and no fishy smell. Have the butcher gut and scale the fish, removing both the gills and the fins. Once at home, rinse the fish to remove any remaining residue and dry completely inside and out. Using sea salt, sprinkle the inside of the fish in the cavity where the guts were, and over the skin. Slice a lemon, and place the slices inside the cavity along with sprigs of fresh herbs such as rosemary, dill, fennel, basil or thyme. You also can combine the herbs. Use butcher string to tie the fish securely. Tying it in three or four
