Oven-Baked Tench with Onions

Ingredients

• River Fish 15 oz
• Onion 1 head
• Meyer Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
• Salt to taste
• Allspice berries 4 pieces
• Lemon to taste
• Herbs to taste
• Fish Oil to taste
• Vegetable Oil 1 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Gut the fish, remove the head and fins, wash thoroughly under running water, and dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Peel the onion, wash well, slice half of the onion into half-rings, place in a baking dish, and salt to taste.

Step 4

Place the fish in the baking dish and salt to taste.

Step 5

Dice the remaining half of the onion into small cubes.

Step 6

Salt the onion to taste.

Step 7

Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from the lemon, add the juice to the diced onion, and mix well.

Step 8

Place 3-4 allspice berries inside the fish, and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

Step 9

Fill the fish with the prepared onion and lemon juice, and rub the fish with seasoning to taste.

Step 10

Cover the dish with a lid or foil. Optionally, add a few lemon slices. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 11

Bake in a preheated oven at 355°F for about 30-40 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or cold. Optionally, add herbs to taste when serving.