
Enjoying luxurious grilled fish is no more restricted to restaurants, as you can now relish restaurant-like grilled fish fillets at the comfort of your home. All you need is 8 ingredients that are readily available in your kitchen, and you can make your own grilled fish in just 2 steps. The following recipe will tell you how!

Prep Time | 1 hour |
Cook Time | 10 minutes |
Servings |
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- 2 Basa fillets
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
Ingredients
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- Mix garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and coriander together in a bowl. In a zip-lock bag or in a dish, add the fish fillets and pour the marinade over them. Cover or seal and refrigerate for about an hour while occasionally turning the fillets.
- Preheat the grill at high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove the fillets from marinade and drain off the excess marinade. Place them on the grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until they are done.
- Garnish with lemon juice and chopped coriander. Serve hot along with a salad.
Recipe Tips
You can use salmon, halibut or any other fish fillet of your choice to prepare this dish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know the fish fillet is adequately grilled?
Use a fork to check the fish. If the flesh has turned opaque and flakes easily, that means it is done.
How can I grill the fish without an outdoor grill?
To make this dish, you can use a pan grill or an oven grill too. If using an oven grill, preheat the oven at 450°F and cook for about 20 minutes until the skin is crispy.