Newspaper-wrapped bream (or other whole fish)

Newspaper-wrapped bream (or other whole fish)

rivercottage.net

This is a brilliant way to cook fish in the embers of a fire. Wrapped up in a wet newspaper parcel, the fish steams gently and stays beautifully moist. You won’t get crisp skin, but if you use lots...

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Ingredients

  • 2 black bream, trout or large mackerel, cleaned
  • A few knobs of butter, softened
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus wedges for serving
  • A handful of bay leaves

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