Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs

Name: Salt-Baked Whole Fish With Fresh Herbs
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Kosher Salt; Red Snapper, Whole, 1–2lb; Sea Bass, Whole, 1–2lb; Porgy, Whole, 1–2lb; Whole Dorade; Trout, Whole, 1–2lb; Branzino, Whole, 1–2lb; Garlic Clove; 2in Knob Fresh Ginger Root; Oregano Sprig; Dill Sprig; Parsley Sprig; Thyme Sprig; Tarragon Sprig; Lemon Slice; Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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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