🇲🇪 Montenegrin Cuisine

Skorpina na Gradele

Grilled Scorpionfish

Prep Time 45 min

Servings 2

Difficulty Medium

Calories 286 kcal

Whole scorpionfish grilled over charcoal on a traditional Montenegrin gradele grate, basted with olive oil, garlic, and parsley — pure Adriatic simplicity.

Ingredients

1 whole scorpionfish (about 800g), cleaned
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon
Sea salt, pepper

Instructions

1 Score the fish on both sides with diagonal cuts. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Mix olive oil, garlic, and parsley for basting.
3 Heat grill to high. Oil the grate well.
4 Grill fish 6-7 min per side, basting frequently with the oil mixture.
5 Fish is done when flesh flakes easily at the thickest part.
6 Serve whole with lemon wedges and remaining herb oil drizzled over top.

Did You Know?

The gradele — a simple iron grate over coals — has been the primary cooking tool of Montenegrin coastal families for centuries, passed down through generations.