Whole snapper with garlic and ginger

INGREDIENTS

• 8kg whole snapper, cleaned
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 6cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thickly sliced
• 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh coriander sprigs

METHOD

• Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with sides with foil, then baking paper.

• Step 2

Wash fish under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel. Place on prepared tray.

• Step 3

Sprinkle garlic and ginger over fish. Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, rice wine and oil in a jug. Pour over fish. Cover tray tightly with foil. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes or until fsh fakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to a warmed serving platter. Sprinkle with onion, chilli and coriander sprigs. Serve.