Grilled Fish | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

2 whole fish (such as red snapper, grouper, or parrotfish), cleaned and scaled
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon or lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare the Fish

Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Make three to four diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to allow the marinade to penetrate.

Make the Marinade

In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, grated ginger, fresh lemon juice, vegetable oil or coconut oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Mix well.

Marinate the Fish

Rub the marinade all over the fish, making sure to get some into the cuts.

Place the fish in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Oil the grill grates to prevent the fish from sticking.

Grill the Fish

Place the marinated fish on the preheated grill.

Grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The skin should be crispy and slightly charred.

Serve

Transfer the grilled fish to a serving platter.

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley.