Baked Whole Crappie

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These baked crappies are scored before baking, making it so simple to eat each little section of the fish. The tails are left on for presentation and the freshness of cilantro and garlic adds wonderful flavors without overpowering the fish.

closeup of whole white-fleshed fish baked with herb paste and lemon slices
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 whole crappie fish, gutted and cleaned, tails still on

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 8 thin lemon slices

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a shallow baking pan with aluminum foil.

  2. Pat fish dry; score the skin of fish in a diamond pattern with a very sharp knife. Place fish on the prepared baking pan. Cover tails of fish with aluminum foil to avoid overbrowning.

  3. Combine cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and paprika in a blender; pulse until mixture is a soft paste.

  4. Spread cilantro-garlic paste on each fish, pressing the paste into the scored sections.  Place 2 lemon slices on each fish.

  5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
24g Fat
3g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1233mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 616mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.