ROAST LEATHERJACKETS WITH LEBANESE SPICES

This recipe is by chef Tom Walton, a Sydney Seafood School presenter, from his book More Fish, More Veg. Leatherjacket is an affordable and sustainable seafood choice; they are normally sold as trunks (without their heads).

SERVES
4
PREP TIME
40 mins
COOK TIME
20 mins
ALTERNATIVE SPECIES

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD

Make three shallow cuts down both sides of each fish. Place in a wide shallow bowl or a deep baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.  

In a small bowl combine the marinade ingredients, then pour over each fish and into the cavities, making sure the fish is very well coated. Marinate for 20-30 minutes.  

Preheat the oven to 220 C. 

Place the fish and all the marinade in a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast for 15-20 minutes, then allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes.  

Sprinkle a little extra paprika and za’atar over the fish. Combine the pine nuts, parsley and red onion and scatter over the top. Serve with flatbread or steamed rice.  

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