Greek Baked Bonito With Herbs & Potatoes is inspired by a dish I ate in a taverna in Rhodes one evening. I was part of a group of 6 and the restaurant suggested that we share a whole fish between the table. I will never forget the simple yet exquisite flavors – a perfect mix of citrus lemon, pungent oregano and garlic baked inside the fish. Meals do not get much better than that one!
So here is the home version. I advise taking a whole bonito for this recipe. Clean out the fish and discard the head – you can ask them to do this at your fish store if you like. Insert garlic into the cavity. Place the fish in a baking dish surrounded by potatoes. Pour over a cooking liquid made with oil, lemon juice and water. Bake for 1 ½ hours before serving up this delicious dish to your guests!
To make Greek Baked Bonito With Herbs & Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 355 °F and spray a large roasting pan with cooking spray.
Cut the head off the fish and discard. Clean out the intestines and innards. Cut the fish in half lengthwise - cut along the back and remove the bloodline. Rinse and pat dry.
Season the bonito with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
Place slices of 5-6 cloves garlic into the fleshiest parts of the fish.
Peel 2 ½ pounds of potatoes and chop them into equal-sized wedges and season with salt, pepper, and oregano to taste.
Place the fish in a baking pan, skin-side down. Nestle the potatoes around the fish and scatter any additional slices of garlic over the top.
Whisk ½ a cup of olive oil and the juice of two lemons together in a small bowl. Pour the liquid over the fish and potatoes, and add 1 ⅓ cups of water.
Bake the fish for 1 ½ hours in the oven until it flakes easily when pressed with a fork.
Remove the fish from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Transfer the whole bonito to a serving platter and arrange the potatoes around it.
Try this Greek Baked Bonito With Herbs & Potatoes the next time you decide to cook a whole fish. It is light, healthy and delicious. Try it out and tag #cookmerecipes in your fish posts.
So fresh awesome!
Amazing!
Wow, this Greek Baked Bonito is just insane! Made it for my buddies last weekend and they went nuts. The flavors are bomb; it's like I'm back in Rhodes! Super easy, just toss it in the oven! Can't wait to make it again!
Epic!
I made this dish last weekend, and it brought back memories of Rhodes. The flavors are amazing, and the simplicity of it makes it a must-try. Loved it!
Super yummy dish!
So happy to recreate that amazing taverna experience in my kitchen!
I made this dish after a trip to Greece, reminiscing about that lovely taverna in Rhodes. The fresh garlic and oregano brought back such memories! The flavors meld so beautifully. My husband even said it's the best fish dish he’s ever had. It felt like a slice of vacation at home.
¡Deliciosamente impresionante!
Delicious!
Huy, this Greek Baked Bonito was a blast! I made it for my family dinner, and it brought back memories of our trip to Greece last summer. We were all gathered around, laughing and enjoying the delish flavors of lemon and herbs. My kids loved it so much, they asked for seconds! Simple and yummy!
I made this Greek Baked Bonito for a small gathering. The flavors took me back to Rhodes. Super easy to cook, and my friends loved it. Will def make again!
Delicious
Delicious and easy!
So easy and delicious! Reminds me of my honeymoon in Greece. Love it!
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