Braaied Snoek (Grilled Snoek)
A flavorful South African grilled fish, marinated in apricot jam, garlic, and spices.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Snoek Fillets
- 1/4 cup Apricot Jam
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1/4 cup apricot jam, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together until it is well mixed to create the marinade.
- 2Place the 4 snoek fillets on a clean surface. Use a brush to spread the marinade evenly over all sides of the snoek fillets.
- 3Preheat your grill to medium heat. This is approximately 175°C.
- 4Carefully place the marinated snoek fillets onto the preheated grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side. Flip the fillets and grill for another 5 to 7 minutes on the second side. The snoek is cooked through when it is opaque and flakes easily when gently pressed with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 63°C.
- 5Remove the snoek fillets from the grill and serve immediately.
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