This is an amazing dish that looks as good as it taste. It is the first time I have cleaned a whole Red Snapper, although it took me a long time to scale and gut the fish (not forgetting 4 sore fingers, cut and bruised!!) it was worth the effort. The whole fish is stuffed and marinated with fragrant flavours and is a great main when you have a dinner party for more than 4 guests.
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| Marinated Red Snapper |
Ingredients:
1 Whole Red Snapper, scaled and gutted
For the marinade/ stuffing:
1-2 tbsp olive oil
4-5 flakes of garlic, grated
1/2 inch ginger ,grated
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
Juice of 1 lemon
4-5 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (chopped finely)
1 red onion, chopped finely
Salt & pepper for seasoning
Method:
1. With a sharp knife, slice the fish in the middle, along its length, to create a pocket large enough to stuff the fish with the stuffing. Repeat the same on the other side. You can also score the fish lightly and rub salt.
2. In a bowl mix all the above ingredients. Stuff into the cavity of the fish. Rub any leftover over the entire fish. Marinate for atleast an hour.
3. Pre heat the oven/grill , cook the fish on 180C for 20-30 mins. You will need to check that the fish is not getting too brown occasionally, if it is browning too quickly you can cover with foil. Cook until fish is well done.
4. It can be served with roasted vegetable like courgettes, carrots and onion rings.
Tips:
Use a grilled basket when grilling the fish to avoid the skin for sticking to the baking tray.
Make sure fish is fresh, the eyes should not be blurred, gills are red and the fish is not too smelly.
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