Description
Karp Pieczony is a traditional Polish dish featuring baked carp, often served during festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole carp (about 2 kg), cleaned and scaled
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Rinse the carp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make shallow cuts on both sides of the fish.
- Rub the carp with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon slices, garlic, and dill.
- Place the carp on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the fish with melted butter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and flaky.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Fresh carp works best for this recipe.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Serve with boiled potatoes or fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 fish
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Polish carp, baked fish, festive dish