Grilled Fish with Herbs and Peanuts
A whole fish grilled in foil with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts, served with rice, cucumber, and a simple dipping sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 whole whole fish (gutted, scaled)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, basil)
- ½ cup roasted peanuts
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 medium cucumber
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high. Rinse the 1 whole fish and pat dry. Season inside and out with salt and pepper.
- 2
Stuff the cavity with half of the 1 cup fresh herbs. Wrap fish in aluminum foil, sealing tightly.
- 3
Grill the wrapped fish for 10-12 minutes, until flesh flakes easily with a fork. Carefully open foil to let steam escape.
- 4
Meanwhile, make sauce: mix juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp sugar (if you have it) in a small bowl. Stir in remaining herbs and 0.5 cup peanuts.
- 5
Serve fish with steamed rice, sliced cucumber, and sauce on the side. Sprinkle extra peanuts on top if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- grill
- aluminum foil
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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