Thai-Style Grilled Fish Recipe | So Easy, So Delicious!

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic alternative.

Clean the whole fish and make diagonal cuts on both sides.

Chop lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves finely.

Mix chopped herbs with minced garlic, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Stuff the herb mixture into the cavity of the fish.

Rub the outside of the fish with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the fish on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.

Baste the fish with lime juice and fish sauce while grilling.

Check for doneness; the flesh should be opaque and flake easily.

Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions before serving.

Serve with lime wedges and chili on the side.

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