How to Make Salvadorian Baked Fish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salvadorian cuisine is well-known for its bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique cooking techniques. One dish that perfectly encapsulates the vibrant and diverse flavors of Salvadorian cuisine is Salvadorian Baked Fish. This dish is a true celebration of the country's coastal roots, with its use of fresh fish and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices.

Salvadorian Baked Fish is a dish that is often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings. It is a beloved staple in Sal...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 large whole white fish, butterflied, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Rub remaining olive oil over the fish fillets and place into the baking dish. Season fish with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; top with minced garlic. Drizzle lime juice over the fish. Arrange lemon slices, tomato slices, onion slices, and bell pepper slices atop the fish. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    534 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 182mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 60g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 125mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1209mg