Grilled Fish In A Spicy Citrus Marinade
This recipe for grilled fish fillets is bursting with zesty flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. The fragrant blend of ingredients like fresh ginger, cilantro, and lime creates a marinade that infuses the fish with a refreshing and tangy essence. Grilled to perfection, each bite promises a harmonious balance of flavors that is both light and satisfying. Gather around the grill and savor this delightful dish that is perfect for a sunny day or a relaxed evening gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 firm, mild white fish fillets, such as grouper,
- sea bass, flounder, cod, halibut or tilapia,
- each about 6 oz.
- Sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 walnut-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and
- thinly sliced
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbs. chopped garlic
- 2 tsp. minced jalapeño chili
- 2 tsp. grated lime zest
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lime, quartered (optional)
Instructions
- Place the fish fillets in a nonreactive container and season lightly with salt. In a food processor, combine the onion, ginger, cilantro, garlic, chili, lime zest, pepper, lime juice and olive oil. Using on-off pulses, pulse until a paste forms. Rub the paste evenly over both sides of each fish fillet. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Prepare a fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the fish fillets with salt again. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan. Grill the fish, turning once, until opaque throughout when pierced with a knife, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fish to warmed individual plates. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
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