🇫🇲 Micronesian Cuisine

Grilled Reef Fish

Charcoal Grilled Reef Fish

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 2

Difficulty Easy

Calories 242 kcal

Whole reef fish marinated in soy and lime then grilled over coals. Simple and smoky island fare.

Ingredients

1 whole reef fish (600g), cleaned
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 limes, juiced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
Banana leaf for wrapping
1 green onion, sliced

Instructions

1 Score fish on both sides with diagonal cuts.
2 Mix soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and oil.
3 Marinate fish 15 minutes.
4 Wrap loosely in banana leaf.
5 Grill over medium coals 8 minutes per side.
6 Unwrap, garnish with green onion, and serve.

Did You Know?

In many Micronesian communities, reef fish is grilled on the beach immediately after catching for the freshest flavor.