Sazan belongs to the Karpov family, but unlike its relatives, it has fewer bones and more meat. No wonder he was nicknamed the "river pig". It can be prepared in many ways. This river fish is especially tasty when baked in the oven with potatoes.
Selection and preparation of ingredients
First you need to purchase a fresh carp of good quality. No bruising, damage, stains, dark or yellow mucus should be visible on the carcass. The eyes should be transparent, and the gills should have a reddish color.
Did you know? Pheasants can live up to 35 years. Moreover, their weight reaches up to 30 kg.
Cooking carp with potatoes in the oven
All carps go well with vegetables. They can be baked whole and in slices, and only fish fillet can be used. Here are given step by step the most popular and simple recipes.
Sliced with onions and mayonnaise
4 kg 1 hour 30 minutes
Provencal mayonnaise
250 ml
sunflower oil
2 tbsp. l
salt seasoning for fish
taste
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Prepare a mixture of mayonnaise, salt and seasoning, thoroughly mixing everything with a spoon. If desired, you can add a little sour cream.
- Cut the onion into rings and mix with a portion of the prepared mixture.
- Peeled and chopped potatoes are also mixed with mayonnaise with spices.
- Wash and clean the fish. Divide the carcass into portions. Dip each piece into a mixture of mayonnaise.
- Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil. Spread the fish pieces evenly with the first layer, and then place the potatoes on the edges and between the fish pieces. Sprinkle onion with half rings on top.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven warmed up to 200 ° С and bake for 40–45 minutes.
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Sliced with onions and mayonnaise Video recipe: Sliced with onions and mayonnaiseWhole baked carrots
4.8 kg 1 hour 30 minutes
Provencal mayonnaise
200 ml
salt and seasoning for fish
taste
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Wash and clean the fish, remove the fins. Separate the head and make an incision to the side of the ridge. The carcass should be salted and sprinkled with seasoning for fish. Then make transverse cuts on the surface of the body.
- Chopped peeled carrots with rings.
- Peel the onions and cut into half rings. Chopped peeled potatoes into thin slices.
- Grate the fish inside with spices. Place foil on a baking sheet.
- Put the first layer of circles of potatoes and carrots. Top with salt (preferably sea salt) and scatter onion half rings. Then add salt again.
- Lubricate the fish carcass with plenty of mayonnaise inside and out. Then it needs to be expanded and put on top of vegetables. In this case, the outer part of the fish should be on top, and the inner part should be below.
- Place a baking sheet in the oven preheated to 150 ° C and hold until the fish is baked whole for 45-50 minutes.
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Whole baked carrotsDid you know? Carp is considered the largest and most delicious representative of carps. It is a good source of vitamin D, PP, group B, and minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, cobalt, chromium, and zinc.
With vegetables and lemon
2 kg 1 hour 30 minutes
salt and seasoning for fish
taste
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Wash the carcass of the carp, clean it. Then remove the head and make incisions on the surface. Grate with salt and spices.
- Then wrap the fish in a cling film and put on the shelf of the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Wash and peel the vegetables. Chop carrots and onions in rings. Dice potatoes.
- Place chopped vegetables in a suitable bowl and mix, adding salt and spices to taste. Zira is a good seasoning. If desired, chopped garlic can be added.
- Remove the carcass from the refrigerator and remove the film. Cut lemon into circles.
- Grease a baking sheet with oil and put a carp. Place the rings of lemon and onion in the abdomen of the carp.
- Around the fish spread the chopped vegetables.
- Mix a little lemon juice and vegetable oil, and grease the surface of the carp. In this case, the meat will be especially tender and juicy.
- Cover the pan with baking foil. Bake in an oven preheated to 200 ° C for 40-50 minutes. In this case, remove the foil after 30 minutes.
Important! If the fish is large, then the baking time in the oven is increased.
Baked potatoes can be served with white sauce and a salad of fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage). Such a baked fish is good for every day, like a hearty dinner. She can also decorate any festive table, but serve only hot.