Grilled Fish Recipe
35 minsMedium2 servingsAfrican
Whole fish marinated in herbs and spice, grilled with lemon and sweet peppers.
Prep 10 mins · Cook 25 mins · Total 35 mins
Ingredients
- Whole fish (tilapia or croaker) – 1 large
- Lemon – 2
- Bell peppers – 3
- Garlic – 3 cloves
- Ginger – 1 thumb
- Olive oil – 3 tbsp
- Thyme – 1 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Equipment: Grill or oven, Baking tray
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cooking mode · Step 1 of 425%
Score the fish
Clean the fish and cut shallow slits on both sides.
Score the fish
Clean the fish and cut shallow slits on both sides.
Marinate
Blend garlic, ginger, oil, thyme and salt. Rub all over and inside the fish. Rest 10 minutes.
Grill
Grill over medium heat with lemon slices and peppers, 10–12 minutes per side.
Serve
Squeeze fresh lemon over and serve with the charred peppers.
Cooking Tips
- Oil the grill well so the skin doesn't stick.
Substitutions
- Mackerel works great if tilapia isn't available.
