The simple baked meagre is an easy-to-prepare second fish course that is particularly tasty and succulent.
The meagre is a fish with soft and delicate flesh, and it’s a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
* contains cholesterol [64 mg of cholesterol per 100 g of raw meagre].
For an adequate cholesterol intake, a daily consumption of less than 300 mg is recommended.
Meagre is similar to sea bream and bass, and because of its prized flesh, it is excellent cooked simply to be enjoyed with a light seasoning.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 meagre (about 1.65 lbs)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- 1 sprig parsley
- 1 small glass white wine
- to taste chopped parsley
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- Paper Towels
- 1 Baking Tray 9×11 inches
- Parchment Paper
Preparation
I recommend buying the meagre from your trusted fishmonger and asking for it to be gutted.
Rinse the meagre under running water, let it drain, and pat dry with kitchen paper towels.
Take the meagre out of the fridge at least half an hour before cooking.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the meagre on the tray.
Season inside the belly of the fish with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper, a sprig of parsley, and drizzle with white wine.
If you’re preparing this for children and prefer not to cook with wine, you can use lemon juice or orange juice.Briefly preheat the oven.
Bake at 400°F in a fan oven for 20 minutes + 10 minutes at 350°F.
Gently remove the meagre and place it on a plate to fillet and debone.
If preparing for children, pay extra attention.Plate up.
Grind some more pepper, add chopped parsley, and drizzle with a bit of extra virgin olive oil.Your simple baked meagre is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
The baked meagre fillets are good enjoyed with a light dressing.
Enjoy your simple baked meagre in white with salmoriglio.
FAQ
What other fish can I bake simply like meagre?
Meagre is similar to sea bream and bass.
How do I know when the baked fish is done?
The fish is done when a fork slides in and out of the fillets easily and the fillets flake easily.
Check the color of the flesh and that the eyes have turned white and opaque.
