Grilled Fish with Herbs and Dipping Sauces
A whole fish grilled until smoky and crisp, served with fresh herbs, cucumber, and two easy dipping sauces—one spicy, one sweet. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1 whole fish dry with paper towels. Score the skin 3 times on each side and rub with salt and pepper. Let sit while you make the sauces.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp chili flakes for the spicy sauce. In another bowl, mix juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove for the sweet sauce.
Step 3
Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill the fish for 6-8 minutes per side, until the skin is charred and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4
While the fish cooks, slice the 1 cucumber into rounds and pick leaves from the 0.5 cup cilantro. Arrange on a platter with lime wedges from the remaining lime.
Step 5
Transfer the grilled fish to the platter. Serve with both dipping sauces on the side. Squeeze extra lime over the fish before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- Grill or grill pan
- Small bowls
- Tongs
- Knife
- Cutting board
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