Photo: Gregor Moser
Ingredients
- 1 hardwood plank (maple or oak, 3 inches thick, 2 feet long, 1.5 feet wide)
- 1 whole shad or whitefish
- coarse sea salt
- black pepper
- butter
Directions
1
Heat the hardwood plank until very hot to avoid a woody flavor.
2
Wipe the fish with a cold, damp cloth and dry it thoroughly.
3
Lay the fish open, then dredge it with coarse sea salt, black pepper, and add dots of butter.
4
Cook the fish for 25 minutes over a clear fire or in a very hot oven at 400°F (200°C).