Cá Nướng (Vietnamese Grilled Fish)
Grilled whole fish with aromatic Vietnamese spices, lemongrass, and dill, served with a tangy fish sauce dip. A classic coastal dish bursting with smoky flavor and fresh herbs.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat fish dry with paper towels. Score the flesh with shallow diagonal cuts on both sides.
Step 2
Mix minced garlic, chopped dill, sliced shallots, lime leaves, fish sauce, 3 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 3
Stuff each fish cavity with lemongrass stalks. Rub the garlic-dill mixture inside and all over the exterior of both fish.
Step 4
For the dipping sauce, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, water, and sugar. Stir in sliced chili and minced garlic. Set aside.
Step 5
Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F). Oil the grill grates well.
Step 6
Place fish on grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until skin is charred and flesh is opaque at the thickest part near the backbone.
Step 7
Transfer grilled fish to a serving platter. Serve immediately with nước chấm and lime wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- charcoal or gas grill
- grill brush
- tongs
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
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