ECNETNews, NEW YORK, NY: For meat and seafood enthusiasts, preparing a feast featuring chicken, turkey, pork, sausages, burgers, steak, and an array of seafood like grilled shrimp, lobster, and roasted stuffed fish is a must. Marinating with a simple mix of oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic enhances flavors for grilling.
Additionally, a selection of starchy sides like plantains, Irish potatoes, and sweet potatoes, paired with a variety of vegetables such as eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, yellow squash, carrots, and sweet peppers, will complement the main dishes. A simple salad of spinach and lettuce will round out the meal.
Today’s recipe spotlight is on the savory and flavorful Stuffed Roast Fish, perfect for outdoor grilling.
Stuffed Roast Fish
Stuffed roast fish on the grill offers a delicious culinary experience ideal for any outdoor gathering. Begin by cleaning the fish with lemon juice and water, then marinate with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, scallions, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, and pimento seeds. For added texture and flavor, stuff the fish with this aromatic marinade along with cabbage and okra. Wrap the stuffed fish in aluminum foil or banana leaves, adding melted butter for richness. Grill over charcoal for 10-15 minutes to achieve a tender, smoky flavor. This dish promises to be a standout at any grilling occasion!
- 2 Whole Jack Fish or 2 Whole Red Snapper
- 1/2 Lemon Juice
- 5 cups Water
- Salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 large Onion, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 stalks Scallion, minced
- 1 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper, minced
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- 4 whole Pimento Seeds
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Cabbage, chopped
- 6 whole Okra, chopped
- 2 pieces Aluminum Foil or Banana Leaf
- Clean fish with a mixture of lemon juice and water.
- Marinate fish for one hour with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, scallion, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, pimento seeds, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Stuff the marinade into the cavity of each fish. Add cabbage and okra.
- Place each fish in the center of the aluminum foil or banana leaf.
- Add remaining butter, then wrap the fish securely.
- Place on a heated charcoal grill and roast for 10-15 minutes.
Grilled stuffed fish promises to be a delightful and flavorful dish that impresses at any cookout or gathering. The combination of fresh herbs, spicy scotch bonnet, and the richness of butter and vegetables creates a mouthwatering filling while the grilling adds a smoky depth to the fish. Whether you’re an experienced griller or trying it for the first time, this simple yet flavorful recipe is sure to please. Serve with favorite sides for a delicious, aromatic meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
Bon Appétit!
