Christmas Eve dinner? No problem! Let’s make roasted fish. In Italy, making roasted fish is a well-established custom for a lean Christmas Eve dinner and a custom that’s deeply rooted in Christian tradition. But whether or not you’re observing this ritual for religious or simply cultural reasons, why not try roasted fish on Christmas Eve? Anchovies, trout, salmon, swordfish, cod… Even tuna, sea bass or eel! Almost all types of fish lend themselves to a simple roast. To make it, we’ve got some advice and recipe ideas below.
Roasted fish in the oven
Place the whole fish in a pan after washing, cleaning and seasoning it with fresh herbs. Lightly grease the pan with a drizzle of oil and then transfer to a preheated oven at 390°F (200°C) to bake for 10-20 minutes, depending on the size of the fish. Don’t forget to brush the fish with oil and cover the tail with aluminum (to protect it). If the fish is whole, cut into the sides. If sliced, maintain the shape with white kitchen twine.