Description
A flavorful Thai grilled fish dish, known for its crispy skin and aromatic herbed stuffing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole fish (such as snapper or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 cup lemongrass, minced
- 1/2 cup kaffir lime leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 bird’s eye chilies, minced
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Clean the fish and score its skin.
- Mix lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, chilies, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the fish with the herb mixture.
- Grill the fish over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.
- Serve hot with a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh fish for the best flavor.
- Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice and a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish per 2 people
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg