Poisson du jour a la Provenzale by Saii Lagoon Maldives

This dish is the Italian variant of baked whole fish and could come in as a surprising delight to seafood lovers. It is served at some of the premier tropical resort establishments the likes of Saii Lagoon Maldives and uses a set of simple yet delectable ingredients for a flavourful outcome. With a little bit of culinary know-how, you could also make this dish at your home. For those who would love to try their hand in making this dish here is the recipe.

Ingredients: (For 10 portions)

-         1 whole reef fish,                                         800g-1kg

-         baby potatoes                                             200g

-         onions                                                        200g

-         cherry tomatoes                                          300g

-         lemon                                                         100g

-         chopped parsley                                         40g

-         white wine                                                   80ml

-         baby carrots                                                60g

-         Garlic                                                         50 g

-         balsamic vinegar                                         20g

-         Olive oil                                                       10ml

Preparation:

-         Pre-boil the baby potatoes for 10 minutes

-         Peel the baby carrots

-         Cut the fennel in ¼ leaving & grill it slightly

-         Slice the garlic, and make a cooked garlic oil with balsamic vinegar

-          When in order, place the whole clean fish in an oven tray, with baby potatoes, semi poached onions, fennel, baby carrots, Season, add the white wine and a bit of olive oil. Bake your fish for 18-20minutes at 450 degrees ferenheight.

-         When ready, serve in an oven pan, with the garlic balsamic oil and sprinkle some garlic.​​​​​​​