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Indonesian Grilled Fish with Peanut Sauce

A quick weeknight fish fillet grilled until charred and juicy, served with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, fresh lettuce, cucumber, and herbs. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
30g
Indonesian Grilled Fish with Peanut Sauce
ComfortingExoticIndonesianGluten-FreeFishTenderCreamyWeeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the 4 fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp sambal oelek, and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork and has nice grill marks. Remove from heat.

  4. Step 4

    Serve the fish on a bed of lettuce leaves, drizzle generously with the peanut sauce, and garnish with cucumber slices and fresh cilantro if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

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