GRILLED MARLIN WITH LEMON AND THYME

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Number Of Ingredients 7

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2 pounds Blue marlin fillet
1/4 cup lemon juice, or a mixture of lemon and kalamansi lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest or finely chopped kaffir lime leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, put through a press
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

combine marinade ingredients. place in ziplock plastic bag.
add marlin fillets and turn to coat them evenly.
seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. do not marinate it longer or fish will get mushy.
oil the grill grates and preheat for medium- high heat.
remove marlin from bag and place on grill. brush fish with marinade once, at the start.
grill marlin for 5 - 6 minutes per side. remove from heat when internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.