🇬🇦 Gabonese Cuisine

Poisson Braisé

Grilled Fish

Prep Time 40 min

Servings 2

Difficulty Medium

Calories 338 kcal

Whole fish marinated in citrus, garlic, and chilli, grilled over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the flesh is moist and smoky.

Ingredients

1 whole tilapia or mackerel (about 800g)
3 limes, juiced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 scotch bonnet peppers, minced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp ground ginger
Salt to taste

Instructions

1 Score fish on both sides with diagonal cuts.
2 Mix lime juice, garlic, scotch bonnet, ginger, oil, and salt into a marinade.
3 Rub marinade into fish and inside the cavity. Marinate 20 minutes.
4 Grill over medium-hot charcoal, 7-8 minutes per side, basting with marinade.
5 Garnish with sliced onion and serve with fried plantains and pepper sauce.

Did You Know?

Poisson braisé vendors line the beaches of Libreville at sunset, and choosing the right griller is a serious social decision.