Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs

Ingredients (5)

• 2 pounds (910g) kosher salt
• 3/4 cup (175ml) water
• One 1- to 2-pound (450 to 910g) whole fish, such as bass, snapper, porgy, dorade, trout, or branzino, scaled and gutted
• Lemon slices, peeled garlic cloves, peeled ginger slices, and/or fresh herb sprigs (such as parsley, dill, oregano, thyme, or tarragon), for stuffing
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling