River Cottage's Roasted Whole Plaice with Cherry Tomatoes

Whole Plaice with Cherry Tomatoes Simon Wheeler

Roasting whole fish has got to be one of the simplest ways to impress a table full of diners—throw in a fancy British fish name or two and you've got yourself a winner of a party.鲽鱼is one of the most common flatfishes eaten in Europe, and lucky for us, it and some of its more familiar neighbors are being fished in sustainable manners here across the pond.* InThe River Cottage Fish Book,Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstalland Nick Fisher espouse the wonders of whole plaice, praising its subtle, sweet salinity. To bring out the sweetness of the fish, they roast cherry tomatoes alongside, which caramelize and burst in the hot oven, adding their own luscious nectar to the roasting pan.

*Check theMonterey Bay Seafood Watchfor fishing information about specific species. Some flatfish, like Atlantic flounder, are overfished and should be avoided.

Why I picked this recipe:The casual elegance of whole roasted flatfish is undeniable.

What worked:Bright, juicy cherry tomatoes paired impeccably with the soft, sweet fish. The roasted caramelized sugars also made this dish a great segue into fall.

What didn't:These guys love their bay leaves. I'm not a huge fan of bay, so I dialed back from 6 to 2. No harm done.

Suggested tweaks:If you don't want to roast (or have a hard time finding) a whole flatfish, try using fillets. Just start the cherry tomatoes 10 to 15 minutes before adding the fish.

Recipe Facts

Active:10 mins
Total:40 mins
Serves:2 to 4 servings

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  • Olive oil

  • 1 largeplaice, weighing at least2 1/4pounds, scaled and gutted, but skin on

  • Agenerous tablespoonofunsalted butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1poundsweet cherry tomatoes, such as sungold


  • About6sprigsofthyme

  • About6bay leaves

  • Saltand freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Oil a baking sheet large enough to accommodate your plaice. Season the surface of the baking sheet and place the fish on it, pale side (underside) down. Drizzle the fish with olive oil and massage it in. Season all over with pepper and lots of salt and dot the little pieces of butter over it.

  2. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the fish, along with the thyme and bay leaves. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the fish is just cooked and the tomatoes are blistered and soft.

  3. 一旦烤,鲽鱼的肉应该取消easily from the bone in neat fillets. Remove the top two fillets using a fish knife and fork. Ease the skeleton away to reveal the remaining two fillets from the underside. Serve the fish with the tomatoes and all the buttery, salty-sweet roasting juices.

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
367 Calories
10g Fat
5g Carbs
62g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol251mg 84%
Sodium516mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein62g
Vitamin C 16mg 79%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1634mg 35%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)