WHOLE GRILLED FISH WITH LIME

Whole Grilled Fish with Lime image

Provided by Chad Robertson

Categories Fish Fourth of July Low Cal Backyard BBQ Lime Seafood Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 5-pound, two 2 1/2-pound, or three 1 1/2-pound head-on fish, such as gray or pink snapper, black sea bass, or branzino, scaled, gutted
Kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil plus more for oiling and drizzling
2 limes or 5 Key limes (preferably from Mexico), thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 bunch each basil and cilantro, stems and leaves separated

Steps:

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Score fish: Cut 1 slash lengthwise down to the bone, then crosswise in 2 places, spacing apart; repeat on other side. Season fish cavity and skin with salt; drizzle fish with 1/4 cup oil. Stuff some of the lime slices (reserve a few for garnish) and herb stems inside fish.
Clean and oil grill grate well. Grill fish, resisting the urge to turn it, until skin is nicely crisp and charred and flesh is flaky and opaque down to the bone. (This can take 6-15 minutes, depending on size of fish. Don't mess around with it until it's ready.) Place a metal spatula underneath fish (a pair of metal tongs on top of fish also helps for support), then lift and gently roll over to the other side. Cook until flesh is flaky and opaque down to the bone, 6-15 minutes. Use a small knife to check for doneness; if it slides easily through the thickest part of flesh, fish is done. If not, finish cooking fish on grill or in a 450°F oven.
Place fish on a serving platter; drizzle oil and lime juice over. Garnish with reserved lime slices, basil leaves, and cilantro.

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Adri Mario

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I love this recipe! The fish is so moist and flavorful, and the lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch.

Ladashia Taulbee

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This was my first time grilling a whole fish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the fish was cooked to perfection.

Abdessalam Alaoui

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I love this recipe! The fish is always moist and flavorful, and the lime sauce is the perfect complement.

bradley

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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.

Jenish Gaming

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I've never been a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the lime sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Meghan Gunnells

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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili next time.

Rafik Sacranie

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I love this recipe! The fish is so moist and flavorful, and the lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch.

idowu christiana

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This was my first time grilling a whole fish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the fish was cooked to perfection.

Tammy Ogg

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I love this recipe! The fish is always moist and flavorful, and the lime sauce is the perfect complement.

Abubakar Cheema

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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.

Just Alone

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I've never been a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the lime sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.