Grilled Whole Fish with Four Pepper-Ginger Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Whole Fish with Four Pepper-Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups red wine vinegar; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 habanero chile; 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 poblano chile, finely diced; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Thai basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish; Salt; 4 whole red snapper, 1 1/2-pounds each, scaled, gutted, and scored; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Olive oil

Servings: persons

3 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 habanero chile
2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 poblano chile, finely diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Thai basil leaves, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
Salt
4 whole red snapper, 1 1/2-pounds each, scaled, gutted, and scored
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil

1
Place the vinegar, sugar, habanero and ginger in a medium saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally.
2
If the sauce becomes too thick, thin with a little bit of water.
3
Strain the sauce through a strainer into a bowl, stir in the red and yellow peppers, poblano, mint, Thai basil, cilantro and season with salt, to taste.
4
For the fish:
5
Heat the grill over high heat.
6
Season the cavity of the fish with salt and pepper.
7
Brush the fish with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
8
Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on 1 side.
9
Turn the grill down to medium and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes with the grill hood closed.
10
Remove to a platter and immediately drizzle with the sauce.
11
Garnish with Thai basil and cilantro.

480

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups red wine vinegar, 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 habanero chile, and more.

Yes, Grilled Whole Fish with Four Pepper-Ginger Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Whole Fish with Four Pepper-Ginger Sauce

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