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