Source: dLife

A basic whole roasted fish with the essence of fresh basil and cilantro.

Servings

5.5 lb Fish, bass, striped, fillet, raw , whole fish, gutted and scaled
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper , freshly ground
0.33 cup fresh basil , chopped
0.25 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. With foil, line a baking sheet and coat with nonstick spray.
2 Make 4 deep cuts, crosswise, to the bone, with a sharp knife, on both sides of fish.
3 With the oil, rub both sides of the bass, and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
4 In a bowl, mix the basil, cilantro, and lime juice. Use the mixture to rub both sides of the bass. Roast 45-55 minutes until center of fish is opaque.

When purchasing a whole fish it should have a fresh, mild odor and red to bright-pink gills that are free of slime or residue. You could also try whole red snapper, grouper, or tilapia.