Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat fish dry. Fill a sheet pan large enough to fit fish with a ¼-inch layer of salt. Place fish on top and mound remaining salt so it completely covers fish. Roast fish in ...

Often less expensive than fillets, whole fish are sustainable and impressive centerpieces for entertaining. Whether you're fishing or fishing for a deal at your seafood counter, we have plenty of ...

A practical guide to building the salt crust, baking the fish, and cracking it open for perfectly cooked, tender meat.

The effect of salt-baking is similar to baking (steaming) in parchment paper, Stewart writes in her newest cookbook, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." The salt absorbs steam and becomes a hard shell ...