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Mediterranean Grilled Whole Fish

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large meaty fish like sea bass, porgy, branzino cleaned and scaled; I used sea bass
  • 1 lemon sliced in ¼ in slices
  • A handful of fresh thyme
  • A handful of fresh oregano
  • Zest of one lemon
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Red chili flakes
  • Olive oil
  • Ground oregano

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, ½ tablespoon of red chili flakes, ½ tablespoon of oregano, the lemon zest, two drops of olive oil, and mix together
  2. Make sure the fish is dry. Coat the fish with the spice rub inside and out. Evenly stuff each fish with the lemon, thyme, and oregano
  3. Whether charcoal or gas grill, get a nice, even fire going. You’re going to need a high heat
  4. Transfer the fish over to a grill basket and place a few lemon slices between the fish and the basket on both sides
  5. Using a lemon slice, rub the grill grate to get some flavor. Add some olive oil to a paper towel and rub the grill grate. Use tongs to hold the paper towel so you don’t get burned. Add the fish on the grill and let it cook evenly on both sides, about 8-10 minutes on both sides
  6. Serve and enjoy!