Whole Grilled Masala Fish
Makes: 4
Ingredients
Recipe preparation
2 whole pomfrets, about 600 grams total, gutted and scaled
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2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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1½ tbsp. peeled, grated fresh ginger
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1½ tbsp. minced garlic
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1½ tbsp. roughly chopped fresh coriander leaves
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2 tsp. vegetable oil
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2 tsp. ajwain seeds
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2 tsp. red chili powder
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2 tsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. ground turmeric
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½ tsp. salt
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Lemon wedges (optional)
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In the kitchen:
- Trim off the fins of the pomfrets. Using a sharp knife make five to six lateral slits on each side of the fish, deep enough to almost touch the bone beneath. Cut off the tails.
- In a medium bowl thoroughly mix the marinade ingredients.
- Using your hands or a brush rub the marinade evenly into the slits of the pomfrets. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
At the barbecue:
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (177° to 232°C).
- Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the fish over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, for 7 to 8 minutes. Baste the fish with a little more oil and turn them over. Continue to grill until the flesh is opaque near the bone but still juicy, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve at once with lemon wedges, if desired.