How to make FINGER-LICKING GRILLED FISH // OFADA SAUCE

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is more economical.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Filleted fish can be lower in calories, while frozen fish is often cheaper.

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

Marinate the fish with lime juice, salt, and seasoning cubes for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Blend onions, bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.

Add curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves to the sauce, stirring well.

Simmer the sauce for another 10 minutes until thickened.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place the marinated fish on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through and charred.

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

Serve the grilled fish topped with the Ofada sauce and garnish with fresh parsley and green onions.

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