Flamboyant Roasted Red Snapper

Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) whole red snapper, dressed
• 1/2 lemon, sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fine-grained sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt or rock salt
• 6 long stems rosemary
• 4 stalks lemon grass
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup brandy

Preparation

1. Place fish on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Insert lemon slices in cavity of fish. Brush outside of fish with olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt and pepper.
2. Bake at 450° for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
3. Spread an even layer of kosher or rock salt on an ovenproof platter. Place fish on the herbs, and top with remaining herbs.
4. Heat brandy in a small saucepan just until warm (do not boil). Quickly pour brandy over fish; ignite with a long match.
5. Brush charred herbs aside; fillet the fish, and serve immediately