Time for Thai Grilled Fish with Chili Lime Sauce
Fire up your grill and infuse your dinner with bold, aromatic flavors with this "Time for Thai Grilled Fish with Chili Lime Sauce" recipe. Featuring a whole sea bass marinated in salt, black pepper, and stuffed with fragrant lemongrass and garlic, this dish captures the essence of Thai cuisine. Grilled to perfection in banana leaves or foil for tender, smoky results, the fish is crowned with a zesty chili lime sauce that combines fresh lime juice, fish sauce, red chilies, and cilantro for a perfect balance of heat and tang. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant, protein-packed dish is ideal for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. Serve alongside jasmine rice or a crisp salad, and garnish with extra lime wedges for a meal that's as stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Whole sea bass (cleaned and scaled)
- 4 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp Cilantro (chopped, including stems)
- 3 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp Fish sauce
- 3 Thai red chilies (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 Lemongrass stalks (bruised)
- 2 sheets Banana leaves or aluminum foil (for grilling)
- 4 Extra lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the sea bass thoroughly under cold water, then pat it dry with paper towels. Score the fish on both sides with 2-3 diagonal cuts to allow even grilling and better absorption of flavors.
Rub the fish inside and out with a mixture of 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper. Stuff the cavity of the fish with half of the minced garlic and 2 bruised lemongrass stalks.
If using banana leaves, briefly blanch them in hot water to make them pliable. Alternatively, use aluminum foil. Place the fish on the banana leaf or foil, and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the wrapped fish onto the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Be careful when flipping the fish to keep it intact.
While the fish is grilling, prepare the chili lime sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, chopped red chilies, chopped cilantro, and the remaining minced garlic. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Once the fish is done grilling, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Pour or spoon the chili lime sauce generously over the fish and garnish with extra lime wedges on the side.
Serve the grilled fish immediately with jasmine rice or a light salad for a complete meal. Enjoy your Time for Thai Grilled Fish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 5194 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 96.5 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.7 mcg | 113% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1723 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
