Lemongrass-Lime Grilled Fish (Poisson grillé à la citronnelle et au citron vert)

This Poisson grillé à la citronnelle et au citron vert (Lemongrass-Lime Grilled Fish) recipe is a delightful dish from Malagasy Cuisine that combines the refreshing flavors of lemongrass and lime with perfectly grilled fish.

Lemongrass-Lime Grilled Fish (Poisson grillé à la citronnelle et au citron vert)

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets of white fish (such as tilapia or cod)
  • 2 stalks of lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 2 limes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice.
  3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then coat them with the lemongrass mixture.
  4. Grill the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
  5. Serve the grilled fish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Grill Tongs Bowl Grater

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Poisson grillé à la citronnelle et au citron vert with a side of steamed rice and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, marinate the fish in the lemongrass mixture for 30 minutes before grilling.

Cost

$15