Grilled Fish Creole

Whole fish grilled with a chili, garlic and ginger paste.

Ingredients

• 2 Red snapper
• 4 Chilies
• 6 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Ginger
• ¼ cup Lime juice
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 Onion
• 2 tsp Salt

Method

1. Score the fish — Cut deep diagonal slashes into both sides.
2. Make the paste — Blend the chili, garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime, oil and salt.
3. Marinate — Rub the paste into the cuts and rest 40 minutes.
4. Grill — Cook over medium coals 8 minutes a side, turning only once so the skin stays intact.
5. Grilled Fish is ready — Serve with rice and chatini.

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