Grilled Snoek
A smoky, flame-kissed snoek fillet grilled to perfection with a simple lemon and herb baste. This South African classic is easy to make at home and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1.5 lb snoek fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the juice of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 0.25 cup chopped parsley to make a baste.
Step 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush the grill grate with oil to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Place the fillets skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crisp and releases easily from the grate.
Step 5
Flip the fillets and brush generously with the lemon-garlic baste. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Remove from the grill and brush with any remaining baste. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Step 7
Enjoy your smoky, flavorful grilled snoek!
Tools you’ll need
- Grill
- Tongs
- Basting brush
- Small bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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