Baked Whole Fish With Tahini Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 3-pound whole white-fleshed fish (such as sea bass or red snapper)
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
• Juice 1/2 lemon or to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 6 scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    496 calories; 20 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 72 grams protein; 170 milligrams cholesterol; 414 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wipe the fish dry with paper towels.
2. Place the tahini, garlic, vegetable oil, soy sauce, ginger, lemon juice and pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth. Mix in the thyme and spread the mixture over the fish, inside and out. Sprinkle with scallions and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the fish is cooked. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.