Recipe: Roasted Striped Bass

striped bass

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is a healthier option with similar flavor, while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and water with lemon juice is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Clean and gut the striped bass if necessary.

Pat the fish dry with paper towels.

Drizzle olive oil over the fish, coating it evenly.

Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper.

Stuff the cavity with sliced lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Place the fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Add sliced onion and tomato around the fish on the baking sheet.

Drizzle white wine over the fish and vegetables.

Sprinkle capers and paprika on top of the fish.

Dot the fish with small pieces of butter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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