Nigerian Grilled Croaker Fish
Whole croaker seasoned with aromatic spices and grilled until skin crisps and flesh flakes. A showstopping Nigerian favorite that's ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat fish dry inside and out with paper towels. Score the skin diagonally on both sides in a crosshatch pattern.
Step 2
Stuff each fish cavity with onion rings, ginger slices, garlic, and one scotch bonnet half. Season inside and outside with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Brush fish generously on both sides with olive oil. Preheat grill to high heat, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Place fish directly on hot grill grates. Do not move for 5 minutes until skin crisps and chars lightly.
Step 5
Flip fish carefully. Grill the second side 4-5 minutes until flesh flakes easily at the thickest part near the backbone.
Step 6
Transfer fish to a plate. Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- grill or grill pan
- grill tongs
- fish spatula or wide metal spatula
- knife for scoring
- cutting board
- paper towels
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