NO CAP! Cameroon has the Best Marinade to grill fish. No debate! Cameroonian Grilled Fish

whole fish

🥗Healthier: filleted fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Filleted fish is easier to eat, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier, while canola is more affordable.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while red chili flakes are often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and have a longer shelf life, while frozen herbs are budget-friendly.

Scale and gut the fish, rinsing it under cold water.

Score the fish by making diagonal deep slits on both sides.

Blend fresh thyme, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, parsley, fresh basil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, white pepper, seasoning cube, and salt until smooth.

Transfer some marinade to a bowl and mix in cooking oil.

Marinate the fish, ensuring the marinade gets deep inside the slits, belly, and head.

Let the fish marinate for 1 hour to overnight.

Transfer remaining marinade to a saucepan and simmer until thick.

Prepare an onion mix with chopped red onion, parsley, and red wine vinegar, and set aside.

Preheat the grill or oven.

Grill the fish for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, basting with the cooked marinade or oil to keep it moist.

Serve with red plantains and a pepper sauce.

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