Best 5 Grill Roasted Whole Fish Stuffed With Fresh Herbs And Wrapped In Pancetta Recipes
When the warm weather hits, there's nothing quite like firing up the grill and cooking a delicious meal outdoors. For a special occasion or a fun weekend dinner, try your hand at cooking a whole fish. We'll show you how to stuff it with fresh herbs, wrap it in pancetta, and grill it to perfection. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that will impress your guests.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED WHOLE FISH
Cooking small whole fish, as opposed to fillets, optimizes flavor and juiciness, because the skin and a thin layer of (healthy) fat insulate the meat -- and it couldn't be easier. Mild, white-fleshed branzino is almost tailor-made for the technique: It has relatively few bones and they're simple to remove, so the fish is very easy to serve and eat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat grill for direct-heat grilling over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, drizzle cavity of each fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Aromatics help keep whole fish moist while grilling. Stuff 1 fish cavity with lemon slices and dill and the other with lime slices, basil, and Thai chiles. If using just 1 filling, double amounts called for.
- Fasten each opening with a wooden skewer or toothpicks that have been soaked in water so they don't burn. This keeps the aromatics inside and also makes fish easier to handle on the grill.
- Using a paring knife, make long, 1/4-inch-deep diagonal slashes at 2-inch intervals on both sides of fish so they cook evenly throughout. This also allows any seasonings on skin (see step 5) to penetrate.
- Rub both sides of each fish with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper, working all into slashes as well as heads and tails -- both are edible, and the tail becomes delightfully crisp when grilled.
- Brush hot grill with vegetable oil; immediately place fish on grill. Cook, undisturbed and uncovered, until undersides are charred and flesh along gills on undersides turns opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Turn fish with 2 large spatulas. If they stick, wait a few seconds until skin sears enough to release cleanly. Grill on other side until charred and fish are just cooked through and opaque, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Serve fish with lemon and lime wedges and more herbs. To serve, cut fillet free from top side of fish and remove with a spatula. Remove bones to free other fillet.
EASY GRILLED WHOLE FISH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole fish, salt, pepper, lemon, parsley
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse fish inside and out with cold water, pat dry with paper towel.
- Stuff cavity with salt, pepper, lemon, parsley, or any favorite herbs or spices.
- Drizzle skin with olive oil. Place in a loose pouch of heavy duty aluminum foil and splash with white wine. Roll the foil shut so that liquid or air can't escape but leave a space between the top of the fish and the top of the foil pouch.
- Cook on medium-high grill for 12-18 minutes depending on size of the fish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 0 grams
GRILLED PANCETTA WRAPPED WHOLE FISH WITH FRESH HERBS
Steps:
- Rinse fish and pat dry. Season to taste inside and out. Place fresh herbs inside cavity of fish. Lightly oil both sides of fish. Wrap seasoned, oiled fish with pancetta that is thinly sliced and unrolled. Wrap fish loosely with the pancetta leaving head and tail exposed.
- Set fish in center of cooking grate. Cover grill. Cook until opaque, but still moist in thickest part (10 to 15 minutes). Turn once during cooking. Remove from grill. Peel off top layer of skin. Slide fish onto platter. To serve slide a wide metal spatula between flesh and bones, and lift out each portion.
GRILL-ROASTED WHOLE FISH STUFFED WITH FRESH HERBS AND WRAPPED IN PANCETTA
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Fish Herb Pork Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Seafood Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Tarragon Thyme Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium Heat
- Rinse fish and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper inside and out. Place fresh herbs inside cavity of fish. Lightly oil both sides of fish. Wrap seasoned, oiled fish with pancetta or bacon that is thinly sliced and unrolled. Wrap fish loosely, mummy-style, with the pancetta, leaving head and tail exposed.
- Place fish in center of cooking grate. Cook until opaque, but still moist in thickest part (10 to 15 minutes). Remove from grill.
- Place fish onto platter and serve immediately.
WHOLE ROASTED FISH WITH HERBS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make 3 diagonal slices about 1/2-inch deep on each side of the fish. Salt and olive oil the fish generously.
- Season the inside of the fish with salt and olive oil. Place 4 lemon slices, the bay leaves, a bundle of the mixed herbs and 2 of the garlic cloves inside the body cavity.
- Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil and arrange the remaining assorted herbs, lemon slices and garlic in the center of the tray and lay the fish on top.
- Fold the aluminum foil up around the sides of the fish to create a sort of baking dish. Add the white wine and place in the preheated oven and roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven, present and collect your kudos then fillet to serve.
Tips:
- Choose a firm, fresh fish that will hold its shape well when grilled. Whole fish such as branzino, trout, or red snapper are good options.
- Use a variety of fresh herbs for the stuffing, such as parsley, basil, thyme, and rosemary. This will give the fish a flavorful and aromatic filling.
- Wrap the fish tightly in pancetta before grilling. This will help to keep the fish moist and prevent it from falling apart.
- Be careful not to overcook the fish. The flesh should be opaque and flaky when it is done.
- Serve the fish immediately with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Grilled roasted whole fish stuffed with fresh herbs and wrapped in pancetta is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. By following these tips, you can create a perfectly cooked fish that is sure to wow your guests.
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