ROAST WHOLE FISH WITH CILANTRO CHILI SAUCE

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small whole fish like bass or red snapper (about 1 1/2-2 pounds)
4 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 medium poblano chilies
1/2 small onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro
Lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle fish inside and out with one tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on baking tray, set aside.
  • Prepare the chilies. Using rubber gloves to protect your hands from the volatile oils, seed and core the chilies and place them inside up on a broiler tray. Char the skins under the broiler, place the chilies in a paper bag for a couple of minutes and when they have cooled, scrape off the skin. Cut the chilies in slices.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and cook the onion with the garlic until softened. Add the chilies and cook 5 to 10 minutes, until soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Roast the fish for about 20 minutes or until cooked.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cilantro (reserving some for garnish) with the onion-chili mixture, the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and puree until smooth. Correct seasoning and set aside.
  • When the fish is cooked, place in a serving dish and spread with the cilantro-chili oil. Garnish with the cilantro and serve.

Joseph Simbeya
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I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Yanker Junior
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ssebaale Andrew
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the fish was cooked perfectly.


Baba irfan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out dry. I think I should have cooked it for less time.


Popy Boidya
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and spicy.


O.D.D.K monsur
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Freeman Salitsi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


benjamin mosioma
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The cilantro and chili sauce really complemented the fish.


Lukas Hogan
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The sauce was amazing. I could drink it straight.


nwajide chibuike
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This recipe was a hit! The fish was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.