Roasted Fish with Lemon (Another Formula)
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1921
Ingredients
- whole fish
- salt
- lemon
- fine olive oil
- hard-boiled eggs
- olives
- escarole salad
Instructions
- Scale and clean the fish.
- Season generously with salt and set aside to drain.
- Make diagonal cuts across the fish and insert lemon strips into each cut.
- Coat the fish thoroughly with fine olive oil.
- Roast over a fire or in an oven, turning frequently to ensure even cooking.
- If serving cold, arrange the roasted fish on a platter and garnish with hard-boiled eggs, olives, and escarole salad.