GRILLED WHOLE FISH IN CHILE, GARLIC AND MINT SAUCE (A KREMEZI)
While this website has many grilled fish recipes, this recipe uniquely blends the spices and heat of North Afirca and the Middle East. . The source is Aglaia Kremezi's "Mediterranean Hot and Spicy". She credits the recipe to Margaret Tayar's Moroccan-inspired seafood restaurant in Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, Israel. In her restaurant, this is made with sea bream, but any firm, non-oily white-fleshed fish (porgy, gray mullet, flounder, hake, etc.) could be used. While designed for a whole fish on the grill, it can be modified to be done with a grilled fillet. If using fillets, you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. This can be served as described or on a bed of rice or couscous. Healthy, wonderfully spiced, delicious, quick -- what more could you want?
Provided by Gandalf The White
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 2 fillets, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together the first 5 ingredients (chiles through olive oil).
- Season with a little salt, mix, then taste (the sauce should taste hot) and re-season as needed.
- Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to 2 hours for the flavors to marry. (Note: prep time below only includes 30 minutes for this step).
- Light a charcoal grill or preheat a broiler.
- Salt the fish inside and out and place on an oiled grill about 5 inches from the heat source. Broil or grill, turning once, until done, about 15 minutes (I use the 10 minutes per inch of maximal thickness rule).
- Remove from the heat, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the sauce with the chopped tomato.
- You may serve the fish in one of two ways.
- Present the fish whole, with the sauce on the side. OR
- Cut the fish and place the two fillets, skin side down, on a heat-proof platter. Pour half the sauce over the fillets, sprinkle with black pepper and place under a very hot broiler for 15-20 seconds (just enough to warm the sauce). Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve the fish (whether whole or as fillets) and pass the sauce (if the fish is left whole) or the remaining sauce (if the fillets are being served) separately.
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Mariam Bakare
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdel Latif
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Prince Aba
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bikram Dangal
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sardar Sheraz
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
sophie lemay
[email protected]This dish is a must-try! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Naira Banging
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Yellow
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook fish. The fish was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ronaldo Williams
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Aiden Johnson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The fish was cooked through but still moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy.
Miss Laboni Sultana Miss Laboni Sultana
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was the perfect complement to the fish.
Adorkable Chaotic Weirdo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Tasha Tomer
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. We will definitely be making this again.
Fatiema Fayker
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Betty Oliver
[email protected]I love the bold flavors of this dish. The chile-garlic-mint sauce is so unique and delicious. I served it with jasmine rice and grilled vegetables.
Barbara Thomas
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Naser Ullah
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and addictive. Highly recommend!
Annah Babirye
[email protected]This grilled whole fish was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection and the chile-garlic-mint sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.