Baked red fish has always been considered a festive dish. Firstly, its taste is amazing, secondly, it also looks gorgeous, and thirdly, the price is not even cheap, which is why it is most often prepared on holidays. There are really a lot of recipes on how to bake fish, and many of them are very similar, and each of them has mandatory points that you need to know so that the cooking fish is tasty and juicy. Today we will tell you about these moments and share the main tips for baking fish.

There is a huge variety of red fish, but as a rule, salmon is most often used for baking. It tastes very pleasant and there are very few bones in it, and also, after baking, the meat has a beautiful structure, of course, if you follow all the cooking rules. But first, you need to choose good and fresh fish for baking. First of all, inspect the fish, see if it is damaged, if there are any suspicious spots on it. Check the zebras, they should be pink or red. All fins, the tail must be in place, and the eyes must not be stern. Also, check the smell - it should be there, but if there is no fishy smell, most likely the fish was treated with some kind of chemicals.

When we have chosen fresh fish and cleaned it, we can start marinating. We advise you not to use too much spice, because fish has a delicate taste and there is no need to overpower it. For marinating, use vegetable oil, just a little bit, lemon juice, salt and pepper. You can also chop some onion if you like it. There is no need to marinate the fish for more than two hours, because it will be hard from the salt, and it is important for us to preserve the softness of the fish.

It is best to bake fish in foil, then all the aroma and taste will be preserved. It is very important that there are no holes in the foil, so carefully check how you cover the fish. Bake on a baking sheet with the addition of a small amount of water, then it will not burn and the fish will turn out very juicy. Place the fish in a cold oven and bake for up to half an hour. Be very careful not to overcook the fish in the oven, otherwise it will turn out dry and tough. After the fish is cooked, let it rest a little longer, just do not open the foil so as not to release all the flavor. Before serving, salt the baked salmon and sprinkle with lemon juice.