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Stuffed carp baked in the oven
Almost always, stuffed carp baked in the oven is a decoration of the festive table and occupies an honorable place on it. Stuffed carp is fish prepared without bones, tasty and tender. Besides the flesh, the filling can include carrots, mushrooms, olives, and other products, which will add solemnity and individuality to the dish.
Cooking will take some time, but it is worth it. A hostess who knows how to cook and beautifully serve stuffed fish always deserves special recognition.
Today we have a festive presentation of stuffed carp baked in the oven whole.
Ingredients
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- carp – up to 1 kg. (mince – 250 g.);
- freshwater bream fillet – 150 g;
- pork meat – 150 g;
- onion – 1 pc. (large – 170 g);
- dry biscuits (type "Maria") – 150 g;
- milk – 200 ml;
- salt – to taste;
- fish seasoning – 1 tsp;
- large carrot (for the bed) – 1 pc.
Preparation
- We will stuff the carp with the whole carcass. For this, we need to properly prepare the fish. Carefully clean the scales. Cut off all fins.
- Make an incision around the head, but do not cut through the spine. Turn the fish head towards you, so that the head is over the edge of the table, and the body is on the table, with a sharp push, break the spine of the fish, while the head remains attached to the body. Remove the entrails and gills from the head. Rinse the fish well.
- With a small knife, separate the skin from the body of the fish. Separate the flesh from the spine and bones. The fish has been cleaned. Prepare additional ingredients for the stuffing according to the list.
- Soak the biscuits in milk and set aside to soften.
- Chop the onion into medium cubes and fry in a skillet until translucent.
- Mince the fish and pork meat, as well as the prepared biscuits and onion. Pass the mixture through the meat grinder twice in case there are any remaining bones. Season the prepared stuffing with salt and pepper to taste. Mix for about four minutes and beat to compact.
- Fill the prepared "sock" of fish with the stuffing. Secure the skin with toothpicks. Lightly grease the fish with vegetable oil.
- Line the baking sheet with foil, also greasing it with vegetable oil.
- Peel the large carrot and cut it into thin slices.
- Make a "bed" out of the carrot.
- Transfer the carp to the baking sheet. Cook the fish at t - 180⁰ C for 45-50 minutes.
- Our fish is ready, let the carp cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Baked stuffed carp is decorated with vegetables and herbs. Before serving, the fish can be cut into portioned pieces.
Stuffed carp baked in the oven whole is ready. Delight your loved ones with delicious and beautiful dishes.
Bon appétit!
