The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Profile Photo

Salt Crusted Fish

0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

3
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

When I saw the article in the May edition of Fine Cooking on Salt Encrusted Fish, I knew I had to try it. After all, I live in South Florida and I’m always trying to figure out new things to do with seafood.

This technique is surprisingly easy! Essentially, you take a whole fish and encase it in a salt layer that steams the fish as it cooks! And, it just looks cool.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole (1 To 2 Lb. Size) Fish
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Preferred Aromatics, To Taste (Herbs, Lemons, Garlic, Shallots, Etc.)
  • 4-½ cups Salt
  • 3 whole Egg Whites
  • 6 Tablespoons Water
  • Olive Oil And Lemon Juice, To Serve

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400ºF.

Your fish will need to have its insides and all scales removed (have your butcher do this). Rinse the fish and pat dry. Rub the outside of the fish with olive oil (so it will be easier to remove the salt crust after it bakes). Stuff the fish with your favorite aromatics: herbs, lemons, garlic, shallots, whatever you like!

Next, mix your salt with the egg whites and water. Spread enough of the salt mixture on the baking pan to make a bed to put the fish on, about 1/4” thick. Put the fish on top of the salt bed and make a 1/4” crust around the entire fish.

Roast the fish for 20-30 minutes of until an instant read thermometer reads 135ºF. Remove the fish and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.

Take the back of a metal spoon and tap the salt crust to break it. Next, push the crust to the side so the fish is exposed. Using the spoon, scrape the skin off the top of the fillet and push it to the side. Run the spoon along the spine to separate the meat from the bones and then use a fork or spatula to put the fish on serving plates.

Serve with olive oil and lemon juice. Your guests will love this simple and fun party trick and it will make you look like a cooking genius. The hardest part of this whole process is removing the bones so take your time and it will turn out great!

One Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of piescientista

piescientista on 6.22.2011

My BF made this for me awhile back. The amount of salt is scary! But the fish came out tasting great, not salty at all, I really recommend it. And it so adaptable to different seasonings, I know I will be making it again.

No Reviews

You must be logged in to post a review.

Related Recipes

Mango Tilapia
Profile Photo by Shavanna in Main Courses
This is an easy, tasty and healthy recipe for a pan-seared...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Skillet Swordfish with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Artichokes
Profile Photo by Anna Phillips in Main Courses
Heres a simple one pan dish to wow your guest! The...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 2 Level: Easy


Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
Profile Photo by Christina in Main Courses
This light and crispy shrimp dish is perfect for a weeknight...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 4 Level: Easy


Crispy Fried Cod
Profile Photo by The Gourmet Country Girl in Main Courses
Make your next fish fry at home with this easy cod...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 2 Level: Easy


15-Minute Shrimp in Sauce
Profile Photo by Lori Kemph | Mutt & Chops in Main Courses
A 15-minute shrimp in sauce with the rich flavors of tomato...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 2 Level: Easy