First catch a 2.5kg coral trout

Then coral trout baked with fresh herbs.

Scale, gill and gut the coral trout, salt and pepper inside and out. Insert sprig of thyme into the stomach cavity and place fish in well greased baking dish. Pour over oil and sprinkle with chopped spring onions. Cook for 15 minutes in oven pre-heated to 200C.

Slide baking dish out of oven long enough to pour over wine and sprinkle with the fennel and parsley. Cook for another 15 - 20 minutes before serving the whole fish on a plate garnished with lemon slices.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.