Stuffed Carp

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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 lb whole carp, cleaned, scaled and gutted
  • 2 1/4 lb mushrooms, 1/2 lb chopped finely
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 3 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 2 None eggs, separated
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped + extra to garnish
  • None None lemon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub fish with salt. Set aside. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and saute chopped mushrooms. Season to taste then add 3 tbsp water and simmer for 10 mins. Meanwhile, whisk butter and egg yolks until fluffy then add breadcrumbs and sauteed mushrooms. Beat egg whites until stiff then fold into mushroom mixture and season to taste. Stuff the fish with filling, close with toothpicks and tie with butcher's twine. Transfer to a roasting pan, drizzle with 1 tbsp oil and bake for 40 mins.
  2. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20 mins. Heat remaining oil and saute remaining mushrooms for about 10 mins. Drain potatoes and sprinkle with parsley. Remove fish from oven and arrange on a plate with mushrooms and potatoes. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

899 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 61g 78% DV
Carbs 73.4g 27% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 368mg 16% DV
Potassium 2538.5mg 54% DV
Cholesterol 156mg 52% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 45.4mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 12.7mcg 64% DV
Calcium 179.3mg 14% DV
Iron 18mg 100% 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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