Basque-Style Turbot

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. 02
   Step 2Season the turbot

   Season the turbot generously with salt and black pepper, then place it on a baking tray.

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3. 03
   Step 3Roast the fish20 min

   Roast for around 20 minutes. Mine was quite large, so adjust the time depending on the size of the fish.

   Note

   Adjust roasting time based on the size of your turbot.

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4. 04
   Step 4Heat the olive oil

   While the fish is roasting, heat the olive oil gently in a pan.

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5. 05
   Step 5Cook garlic and chillies

   Add the sliced garlic and dried chillies and cook on low-medium heat until the garlic is golden.

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6. 06
   Step 6Add fish juices

   Once the turbot is done, carefully pour all the juices from the baking tray into the pan with the garlic oil.

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7. 07
   Step 7Emulsify the sauce

   Whisk or swirl everything together until the oil and fish juices emulsify into a creamy sauce.

8. 08
   Step 8Sauce and serve

   Pour the sauce back over the turbot, spoon the crispy garlic on top and serve immediately.

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