Whole Grilled Fiesta Fish Recipe

Name: Whole Grilled Fiesta Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon); 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh grapefruit zest; 1/2 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons agave; Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper; 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) striped bass, scales removed and gutted; 2 tablespoons canola oil, for grill grate; 2 lemons, halved crossways, plus 1 lemon sliced 1/4-inch thick, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh grapefruit zest
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1 1/2 tablespoons agave
Sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) striped bass, scales removed and gutted
2 tablespoons canola oil, for grill grate
2 lemons, halved crossways, plus 1 lemon sliced 1/4-inch thick, optional

1
Add the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, orange zest, lime zest, lemon zest, grapefruit zest, orange juice, oil, lime juice, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, agave, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon pepper to a large re-sealable plastic bag and mix well.
2
Add the fish and turn to coat, allowing the marinade to get inside the fish as well.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes, flip over and refrigerate 15 minutes more.
4
Preheat the grill to a low heat setting.
5
Using a paper towel, rub the grill grates liberally with the canola oil 7 to 10 times.
6
Remove the fish from the marinade and stuff the cavity with the lemon slices, if using, and a couple tablespoons of the marinade and place on the hot grill.
7
Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, carefully turn over using a fish spatula and cook for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is flaky.
8
While the fish is cooking, place the lemon halves cut-side down on the grill until lightly charred.
9
Remove from the grill and cut the meat from the bones.
10
Serve the fish with grilled lemons squeezed over top.

218

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon), 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest, and more.

Yes, Whole Grilled Fiesta Fish 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.

Whole Grilled Fiesta Fish

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