Dorado with Fresh Basil

Ingredients

• Dorado 1 piece
• Fresh basil leaves 1 bunch
• Basil 1 bunch
• Lemon 1 piece
• Olive Oil to taste
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Wash the dorado, remove excess moisture, and dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

Make shallow cuts with a sharp knife about 1 cm apart.

Step 3

Line a baking sheet with foil and place the fish on it.

Step 4

Season with salt and pepper to taste, both on top and inside the dorado.

Step 5

Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 6

Sprinkle with lemon juice.

Step 7

Slice part of the lemon into half circles.

Step 8

Insert lemon pieces into the cuts.

Step 9

Thoroughly wash and dry the basil.

Step 10

Stuff the fish with the herbs. Reserve a few sprigs for serving.

Step 11

Wrap in foil and bake in a preheated oven at 390°F for 20–25 minutes. Unwrap the fish 5 minutes before it is done to allow it to brown slightly.

Step 12

Place the finished dorado on a platter, garnished with fresh basil.