Baked Whole Fish Recipe

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Baked Whole Fish
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Directions:

  1. Soak the fish in cold, salted water for 15-30 minutes; drain and dry slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 400.
  3. Season cavity with lemon slices, celery, onion, salt, and pepper and 2 TBS lemon juice.
  4. Close the fish and place bacon strips on top or around fish.
  5. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion salt and remainder of lemon juice.
  6. Cover with pats of butter and bake until flesh is white and flakes apart with fork (about 30 minutes for a 2 1/2 pound fish or 40-45 minutes for a 3 pounder).
  7. The fish may be broiled at the end to brown the bacon.
  8. Cut into 1 1/2 inch wide sections and serve with lemon wedges.
  9. Serves 2-4, depending on size of fish.
  10. Note: Other vegetables such as potatoes and tomatoes may be cooked with the fish if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.2 Kcal (1910 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.46g 35%
Cholesterol 23.7mg 8%
Sodium 81.14mg 3%
Potassium 220.4mg 5%
Total Carbs 7.74g 3%
Sugars 3.3g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.36g 9%
Protein 61.24g 122%
Vitamin C 28mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 12.8mg 71%
Calcium 34.3mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.07g 35%
Cholesterol 5.35mg 8%
Sodium 18.32mg 3%
Potassium 49.76mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.75g 3%
Sugars 0.74g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 9%
Protein 13.83g 122%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 47%
Iron 2.9mg 71%
Calcium 7.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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