🇿🇲 Zambian Cuisine

Grilled Bream

Charcoal Grilled Tilapia

Prep Time 45 min
Servings 2
Difficulty Medium
Calories 330 kcal

Whole fresh bream from Zambian lakes, marinated with lemon and spices, then grilled over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the flesh is flaky.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and score the fish with three diagonal cuts on each side, cutting to the bone.
  2. 2 Mix lemon juice, garlic, chili flakes, oil, salt, and pepper into a marinade and rub inside and out.
  3. 3 Let fish marinate for twenty minutes while heating charcoal until coals are white and glowing.
  4. 4 Place fish on an oiled grill rack over medium-hot coals and cook for seven minutes per side.
  5. 5 Baste with remaining marinade during grilling. The skin should be crispy and charred in spots.
  6. 6 Serve whole on a platter with onion rings, fresh tomato slices, and nshima on the side.

Did You Know?

Lake Kariba and Lake Bangweulu bream are considered the finest in Zambia, and lakeside grilling is a treasured weekend activity for families.