Camper'S Baked Fish

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min

Campfire baked fish with a flavorful mud crust, resulting in tender, smoky fish with an earthy aroma, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and camping adventures.

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Ingredients

  • hot coals in large campfire
  • fish (any type)
  • thick mud (clay, dirt and water)

Instructions

  1. After fish has been cleaned, rub a 1/2 inch crust of mud all over each fish.
  2. Carefully lay fish into hot coals.
  3. Spread additional hot coals over the top of the fish.
  4. Do not disturb while cooking, as the mud may crack.
  5. Most fish will cook in 30 minutes. Remove from fire and carefully crack the mud pack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

53 kcal 3% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 7.2g 14% DV
Total Fat 2.4g 3% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 917mg 40% DV
Potassium 136mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 21.3mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 58mg 4% DV
Iron 1.2mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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