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WHOLE ROAST SNAPPER WITH LEMON AND CURRANT PILAF

500g baby beetroot, trimmed
1.5kg whole snapper
2 teaspoons olive oil
50g baby rocket leaves

LEMON AND CURRANT PILAF
2 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 cup long-grain rice
2/3 cup dried currants

Place beetroot in a lightly oiled ovenproof dish, bake in 450°F for 15 minutes or until tender. Peel, grate coarsely. Cut 3 shallow slashes across fish on both sides. Fill cavity with lemon and currant pilaf. Brush with oil, place into a large, lightly oiled ovenproof baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in 400°F oven 30 minutes or until fish is cooked. Serve with beetroot and rocket.

LEMON AND CURRANT PILAF: Combine stock and rind in large, heavy-based pan, bring to boil, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover; simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in currants.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 9.4g fat, 490 calories.

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