Getting Fishy

Who doesn't love fish? Unless you're in a small office and someone reheated last night's salmon. But other than that, I really enjoy eating all different types! One of my favorites is the Palmburo fish, which was introduced to me by my dad. Although the fish isn't as well known as salmon or halibut, this fish should become a staple in your diet. It's readily available at Asian stores such as V Mart in Lowell, MA or H Mart in Burlington, MA.

It's a white fish with an amazing subtle but flavorful flesh. Here's a picture of it. I made two since I am SUCH an amazing little sister and made lunch for my older sister.

Inside, I stuffed it with scallions and fresh sliced ginger. I also added a little pinch of salt. I coated the outside with some olive oil so that the skin would not stick to the foil. 

Hipster side view

I baked the fish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for about an hour. I carefully flipped them over halfway to cook on the other side. And to crisp out the skin, I broiled them for 2-3 minutes. 

Drooling. 

Although it isn't a problem with this fish, I know some people have issues getting small fish bones stuck in their throat. One time it happened to me and I thought that it was just something I'd have to live with. Fortunately, my mother came to the rescue and told me to make a little ball of rice and swallow it whole. The rice dislodged the fish bone without ANY issues. What would we all do without moms??

Palmburo Fish

Ingredients:
1 palmburo fish per person (cleaned)
A thumb size piece of ginger, sliced
1/4 bunch of scallions, whole
Salt
Olive oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Cover a flat pan with foil and coat with olive oil
3. Place sliced ginger and scallion in the cavity 
4. Salt cavity and both sides of the fish
5. Bake fish for 30 minutes, and flip to the other side
6. Bake for another 30, or until the eyes have turned white and have popped out a little
7. Broil to crisp up skin for 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye out to ensure you do not burn the skin
8. Remove from the oven, set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
9. Serve and enjoy! 

Some dipping sauces that I enjoy with this fish is some soy sauce mixed with Tabasco