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croaker fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is more widely available and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat of cayenne.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lime juice is often more accessible and adds a tangy flavor.

Clean and gut the croaker fish, then rinse under cold water.

Pat the fish dry with paper towels.

In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar to create a marinade.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, tomato, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and coriander to the marinade.

Coat the fish thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring it is well covered.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the fish from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Place the fish on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serve hot with a side of vegetables or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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