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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alaa elnaggar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always turns out delicious.
Darlington Nyanneh
[email protected]This is my favorite recipe for grilled fish. The sauce is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Ayan Qurashi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. They love the flavorful sauce and the perfectly cooked fish.
Ziad Eslam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the fish is always cooked perfectly.
Keith Urban
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Tory shazad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Hannah Casey
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Fariha Jalil
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled fish. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Mintu Miya
[email protected]I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Brad Dunnam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook fish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Mukasa Edward
[email protected]The sauce was too salty for my taste.
s4turn
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fish was still undercooked. I had to put it back on the grill for a few more minutes.
Rumesh Maduwantha
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to others.
Chris Bendeler
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The fish was delicious and the sauce was amazing.
Amgad Ayman
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but other than that it was really good. The fish was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.
rimuru tempest
[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.
Ella Stemp
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Jahid Hasan Mle
[email protected]I love grilled fish and this recipe did not disappoint. The sauce was especially good. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Lydia Summers
[email protected]Wow! This dish was amazing. The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again.
Personal System
[email protected]This grilled whole fish recipe is a keeper! The flavors of the chile, garlic, and mint sauce are incredible. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect complement.