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Carp in the oven in foil is a tasty and healthy baked dish. The fish is used whole or cut into steaks, if desired, you can take only fillets. The carp belongs to the carp species, which have numerous long skeletal bones along the ridge, therefore, before cooking, it is recommended to make longitudinal cuts that contribute to their softening. This technique shortens the cooking time and promotes a better baking process for the carp.
How to cook carp in the oven in foil
The species is referred to as white freshwater fish, mainly it is sold live, less often whole frozen or in the form of a steak, fillet. Any shape is suitable for baking in the oven. The main requirement for raw materials is that they must be fresh. It is better to take a live carp, but if this is not possible, you need to take seriously the quality of the product.
Determining how fresh a frozen fillet is is very difficult. The poor quality of the semi-finished product will be revealed only after defrosting. Unpleasant odor, loose tissue structure, slimy coating are the main signs of a spoiled product. Such fillets cannot be used for baking in foil. It is easier to identify stale fish by steak. The cut will not be light, but rusty, the smell will be rancid, reminiscent of old fish oil.
Fresh rather than frozen food is preferred. Here are some tips on how to determine if carp can be used for food:
- in fish, the smell is practically not felt, if it is pronounced, it means that it was caught a long time ago and may have already been frozen;
- the gills should be dark pink or red, a white or gray tint indicates that the quality is inadequate;
- a sign that a product is suitable for consumption will be light, clear eyes. If they are cloudy, then it is advisable to refrain from buying;
- in a good fish, the scales are shiny, fit tightly to the body, without damage or black areas.
Before cooking, the raw materials are prepared, the scales are removed with a knife or a special device. If the surface is dry, place the carcass in cold water for a few minutes. If baked in foil as a whole with the head, the gills are removed and gutted first.
Fresh vegetables are chosen for cooking.
If the recipe provides for the use of cheese, it is better to take it from hard varieties or freeze it first.
How much to bake carp in the oven in foil
Cook in the oven at 180-200 0C, the baking time is 40 to 60 minutes. This is enough for the vegetables included in the recipe to come to readiness. This type of fish is thick, so it is better to slightly overexpose it in the oven.
Carp recipe whole in the oven in foil
Preparation of the main product consists in performing the following points:
- They remove the scales.
- The gills are removed.
- Gutting.
- The tail and side fins are cut off.
- The carcass is washed well and the remaining moisture is removed with a napkin.
For cooking you will need:
- foil;
- dill - 1 bunch;
- onions - 2 pcs.;
- lemon - ¼ part;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe technology:
- The onion is cut into rings.
- Lemon is molded into thin slices.
- Place the carcass on foil.
- Place citrus slices inside.
- The foil is wrapped on all sides, pressed tightly so that the liquid does not leak out.
- Strengthen with another sheet.
Placed in preheated to 200 0From the oven. Stand for 40 minutes.
Spread portions into plates and serve, sprinkled with chopped dill.
Carp with potatoes in the oven in foil
To prepare a medium-sized carp (1-1.3 kg) you will need:
- potatoes - 500 g;
- onions - 2 pcs.;
- mayonnaise "Provencal" - 100 g;
- fish spices and salt to taste;
- foil.
The sequence of the process provided by the recipe:
- The carp is processed, washed, cut into pieces.
- Peel off the potato, mold it into wedges.
- Onions are processed in half rings.
- Put mayonnaise and salt in a bowl.
- Stir the sauce.
- Add some of the spiced mayonnaise to the onions and potatoes.
- Each piece of fish is rolled in mayonnaise dressing.
- Foil is placed in a baking container, greased with sunflower oil.
- Spread out the carp, place potatoes on the sides and cover with a layer of onions on top.
- Cover with another sheet of foil, tuck the edges.
- Put in the oven for 40 minutes, then remove the top sheet and incubate for another 15 minutes.
Carp with vegetables in the oven in foil
To prepare a carp weighing 1.5-2 kg in the oven, you will need:
- bulgarian pepper - 1 pc.;
- tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
- onion - 1 pc.;
- green onion - 2-3 feathers;
- parsley - 2-3 branches;
- lemon - 1 pc.;
- pepper, salt - to taste;
- sour cream - 60 g.
Carp is prepared in the oven using the following technology:
- The fish is processed, the gills, scales and entrails are removed, moisture is removed from the surface and inside with napkins.
- Cut off 1/3 part of the lemon, and treat the carp with the juice, leave to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Dice onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
- Rub the fish with spices.
- The carp is stuffed with vegetables.
- Grease a baking sheet with oil, put the carcass and cover with sour cream. The remains of vegetables are placed next to each other.
- Cover the blank with foil and squeeze the edges of the sheets over a baking sheet.
- Baked in the oven at 1800From about 60 minutes.
After the time has elapsed, the foil is removed, and the dish is kept in the oven until a golden crust appears.
Oven baked carp steaks in foil
A simple recipe with a minimal set of ingredients:
- steaks or carp carcass - 1 kg;
- parsley - 1 bunch;
- salt - 1 tsp
Cooking in the oven:
- The fish is processed, cut into pieces (2-3 cm thick) or ready-made steaks are used.
- The workpiece is transferred to a baking dish, pre-oiled.
- Sprinkle with salt and chopped parsley on top.
Bake in the oven at 190 ° C for 40 minutes. Then the container is opened and left for 10 minutes to evaporate excess moisture and dry the surface.
How to cook carp with sour cream in the oven in foil
To prepare a carp weighing about 1 kg or slightly more, you will need the following ingredients:
- sour cream - 100 g;
- salt and spices for fish - to taste;
- lemon - 0.5 pcs.
Sequence of work:
- The scales are removed from the fish, the entrails are removed, the head is cut off, the fins can be removed or left (optional).
- Make cuts (about 2 cm wide) throughout the carp
- Sprinkle with salt and spices outside and inside, rubbing over the surface so that they are absorbed.
- Take 2 sheets of foil, put them one on top of the other, pour a little olive oil on top.
- Carp is placed and poured with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Then smeared with sour cream. It should completely cover the fish.
- Cover with a sheet of foil on top.
- The edges are tucked in, the workpiece must be airtight.
Prepare the dish for 1 hour at a temperature of 200 ° C.
Carp with lemon in foil in the oven
According to this recipe, a whole carp is baked in foil (along with the head and tail). It is pre-prepared: remove the scales, gut and remove the gills. If the length does not allow to fully enter the oven, then cut off the tail fin.
For baking you will need:
- foil;
- lemon - 1 pc.;
- salt, pepper, garlic powder - to taste;
- parsley - ½ bunch;
- onions - 2 pcs.
Algorithm for cooking carp baked in the oven:
- Onion and lemon are chopped into rings.
- Parsley is washed, it is not cut, but the stems and leaves are left.
- The fish is placed in a bowl, sprinkled inside and outside with pepper and salt.
- Carp during heat treatment gives a lot of juice, so take several layers of foil.
- Part of the onion and lemon are spread on it.
- The amount of citrus is optional. During the cooking process, the zest gives the dish additional bitterness, and not everyone likes it.
- Carp is placed on a layer of onion and lemon.
- The remaining slices are laid out on top.
- Sprinkle with dry garlic and wrap tightly in foil.
The fish is sent to the oven at 180 ° C for 30 minutes.
Conclusion
Carp in the oven in foil is an instant dish with a minimum set of ingredients that does not require a special approach or adherence to complex technology. Fish with potatoes, onions are baked, you can use lemon cut into rings or juice squeezed from citrus. Serve hot or cold with vegetables, rice or potatoes.