Ikan Bakar Ala Arab (arabian Style Grilled Fish)

Ikan Bakar Ala Arab, or Arabian Style Grilled Fish, is a popular dish in Indonesian Arab Cuisine. This recipe combines the flavors of Indonesian and Arabian cuisine to create a delicious grilled fish dish.

Halal Pescatarian Main Course Indonesian Arab Grilled Fish Arabian Cuisine Indonesian Cuisine
Ikan Bakar Ala Arab (arabian Style Grilled Fish)

Ingredients

  • 4 whole fish (such as snapper or sea bass)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Clean and gut the fish, then make 3 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil to create a marinade.
  3. Rub the marinade all over the fish, including inside the cuts. Let the fish marinate for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated fish on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has grill marks.
  5. Remove the grilled fish from the heat and garnish with sliced lemon and fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve the Ikan Bakar Ala Arab hot with steamed rice or Arabic bread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
15g
Carbohydrates
10g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl for marinade

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grill brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ikan Bakar Ala Arab with a side of Arabic salad and tahini sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a smoky flavor, you can also grill the fish on charcoal or wood-fired grill.

Cost

$20