Steam-Roasted Whole Fish

Precious Nkeih
Precious Nkeih
September 15, 2023
With the Anova Precision Oven you can make perfectly flaky and moist whole fish every time. Steam keeps the fish moist, and the food probe ensures that don’t overcook the delicate fish. Once the fish has reached its target temperature, switch the oven to dry heat for a quick browning stage. Note: This recipe calls for red snapper, but you can use this method to cook other whole fish; the cook time will change depending on the size of the fish.
Serves
4
Prep Time
00:10
Cook Time
01:00
Steam-Roasted Whole Fish
4 (10)
7408
Ingredients
1 (1 1/2-pound)
red snapper, cleaned and gutted
2 cloves
garlic, minced
5 sprigs
fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stems
4
fresh basil leaves, minced
3 sprigs
fresh parsley, leaves minced
1 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
1.5 tsp
fresh lemon juice
½ tsp
salt
¼ tsp
ground white or black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving
Steps

1. Preheat the Oven

Rack
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 145°F
Heat: Rear

2. Score

Use a sharp knife to make shallow cuts across the fish. The cuts should be about 1/4 inch deep. Make 3 to 4 diagonal cuts towards the right then 1 to 2 diagonal cuts towards the left to form a criss-cross pattern.
Score

3. Season

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, thyme, basil, parsley, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the fish, making sure to get the seasoning down into the cuts on the fish.
Season

4. Cook

Rack
Place the fish on a parchment- or silicone mat-lined sheet pan. Insert the probe into the thickest part of the fish, taking care to avoid bones. Transfer to the oven, attach the probe, and cook until the probe reaches its target temperature, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven.
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 145°F
Heat: Rear
140°F Probe Target

5. Adjust the Oven for Browning

Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 474.99800000000005°F
Heat: Top

6. Brown

Rack
Once the oven has heated, brush the herbs off of the top of the fish, return the fish to the oven, and cook until the top has browned, about 5 minutes.
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 474.99800000000005°F
Heat: Top
00:05 Timer

7. Serve

Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Serve
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