The dish in the image appears to be a whole roasted fish served with a colorful array of vegetables. Here's a recipe you can follow to recreate this delicious and visually appealing meal:
Recipe: Whole Roasted Fish with Vegetables
## Ingredients
- **For the Fish:**
- 1 whole fish (such as sea bass or trout), cleaned and scaled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- **For the Vegetables:**
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 bell peppers (yellow and red), sliced
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 handful green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
#### Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. **Prepare the Fish:**
- Rinse the fish under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Make several diagonal slashes on each side of the fish.
- Rub the fish with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, making sure to get inside the slashes and cavity.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the fish.
3. **Prepare the Vegetables:**
- In a large bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots, and green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables around the fish on a baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
4. **Roast the Fish and Vegetables:**
- Place the fish and vegetables in the preheated oven.
- Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. **Serve:**
- Carefully transfer the fish to a serving platter.
- Arrange the roasted vegetables around the fish.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
### Tips:
- You can use different vegetables based on your preference.
- Ensure the fish is fresh for the best taste.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy meal!