Dorada in salt

1. In the fish cleaned of the entrails, we lay a bunch of parsley and several sprigs of thyme. We also put lemon circles in the gills and inside the fish.
2. Grind dry fennel in a mortar and lightly rub the fish with it on both sides, pour a little inside. Also add dry spices.
3. In a separate container, mix sea salt with egg and water, mix well so that the salt gets a little wet.
4. Put about half of the baking salt on a baking sheet, tamp it well. Put the fish on top and cover with salt, pressing it, as if making a shell for the fish.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 20-25 minutes.

While the fish is cooking, take care of the sauce:

6. Crush three large garlic cloves with the wide side of the knife and rub together with salt in a mortar.
7. Chop the basil and grind it with garlic in a mortar. Add lemon juice and continue to rub, pour in olive oil. Stir the sauce until smooth.

The final stage of cooking:

8. Take the fish out of the oven and gently but surely remove the salt from the fish with a spoon or knife. Try not to damage the fish.
9.Remove the scales from the fish and carefully separate the fish meat from the ridge with a spoon. Put it on a plate and generously pour the sauce over it.

A salad of fresh vegetables is perfect for such a dish.

Bon appetit!