GRILLED WHOLE FISH WITH CHILE & LIME RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Grilled Whole Fish with Chile & Lime Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 (6-pound) cleaned sea bass or other firm white-fleshed fish
1/3 cup sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
salt to taste
15 cilantro sprigs
5 large basil sprigs
5 cloves garlic, crushed
4 Thai or serrano chiles, halved lengthwise
1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise
lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

Light a charcoal grill. Set the fish on 2 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Rub the sambal oelek inside and all over the fish. Season with salt liberally to taste. Stuff the fish with the cilantro, basil, garlic, chiles, and lime slices. Wrap the foil around the fish and seal to form a packet. Grill the fish over indirect heat for about 1 hour, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the fish registers 135°F. If using a gas grill, cover and grill the fish over low heat for about 50 minutes, turning once. Carefully transfer the fish to a baking sheet and let rest for about 5 minutes. Open the packet and fillet the fish. Serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!