Charred Snoek with Lemon & Chili
Fresh snoek seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, grilled over high heat until the skin crackles and the flesh stays juicy. A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of good olive oil finish the catch.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 58g
Ingredients
- 1 fish (about 1.2 kg / 2.5 lbs) whole snoek, cleaned and gutted
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill, chopped)
- 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the braai (charcoal grill) until coals are glowing and hot, about 10 minutes. Pat the snoek dry inside and out.
- 2
Rub the fish inside and out with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- 3
Place snoek directly on the grill grate over hot coals. Cook 6–7 minutes per side without moving until the skin chars and the flesh flakes easily.
- 4
Transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- 5
Scatter fresh herbs over the top. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- charcoal braai or grill grate
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
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