Roasted Whole Fish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450.
2. 2
   Let the fish stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Set the fish in a large, shallow roasting pan.
4. 4
   Brush all over with the oil and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Stuff the cavity with the parsley stems, garlic and lemon.
6. 6
   Add the wine to the pan.
7. 7
   Roast the fish in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, occasionally spooning the pan juices over the fish.
8. 8
   The fish is done when the flesh is white throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part near the head registers 135.
9. 9
   Let the fish stand for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer it to a large platter and spoon the pan juices on top.