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Indonesian Grilled Fish

A quick and flavorful grilled fish topped with fresh chili slices and a simple sambal. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
30g
Indonesian Grilled Fish
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Ingredients

  • 4 filets white fish fillets
  • 1 whole lime
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 whole red chili
  • 2 whole green chili

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the 4 fish fillets dry and rub with the juice of 1 lime and 1 tsp salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Brush the fish with 1 tbsp of the oil and grill over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  3. 3

    While the fish cooks, slice the 2 red and 2 green chilies into thin rounds.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tbsp oil with a pinch of salt and the sliced chilies to make a quick sambal.

  5. 5

    Serve the grilled fish topped with the chili sambal and extra lime wedges if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Small bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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