Episode 38

Carp

Category
COOKING EVERY FISH IN THE WORLD

BIN: Cyprinus carpio
FR: Carpe
GER: Karpfen
IT: Carpa
ESP: Carpa
CRO-SRB: Šaran


Drunken carp / pijani šaran 

Ingredients (serves: 4)
1kg+ whole carp
tbsp smoked paprika
1 sliced lemon
150ml white wine
Olive oil

Vegetable Macedoine:
2 large diced potatoes
5 sliced heirloom carrots
2 sliced leeks
2 minced shallots
4 garlic cloves

Recipe:

1. Clean and prep the fish as shown in this reel.

 

2. Season the fish, rub in the smoked paprika and insert the lemon slices into the scored skin.

 

3. Combine all the vegetables in an oven dish, add olive oil, season and mix well. Place the fish on top and sprinkle with white wine and more olive oil.

 

4. Bake covered at 180C for about 30 minutes. Remove the lid and finish roasting at 200C for another 10-15 minutes. Try to enjoy!