Samak Mashwi (Grilled Fish)

🛒 Ingredients

• Whole Sea Bream or Bass (cleaned, descaled) 310 g · 372 kcal
• Lemon Juice 30 g · 7 kcal
• Olive Oil 27 g · 240 kcal
• Garlic Cloves (minced) 9 g · 13 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro (chopped) 15 g · 4 kcal
• Fresh Parsley (chopped) 15 g · 5 kcal
• Ground Cumin 3 g · 12 kcal
• Ground Coriander 3 g · 12 kcal
• Paprika 2 g · 6 kcal
• Tomato (sliced) 50 g · 9 kcal
• Onion (sliced) 25 g · 10 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the fish thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels; make 2-3 diagonal slits on both sides of the fish.
2. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, and paprika; season with salt and pepper.
3. Generously rub the marinade all over the fish, inside the cavity and into the slits; stuff the cavity with sliced tomatoes and onions.
4. Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
5. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 200-220°C or 400-425°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
6. Place the marinated fish on the preheated grill and cook for 10-15 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flaky.
7. Serve the Samak Mashwi immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite side dishes, such as rice or a simple salad.