West Coast grilled Snoek with Apricot basting
Relish the coastal flavors with our West Coast Grilled Snoek, featuring a delectable apricot basting that adds a sweet and savory twist to this classic dish.
Ingredients
- 1 (1.8 kg) whole fresh or slightly smoked snoek, cut open
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) salt
- Lemon wedges
APRICOT BASTING SAUCE
- 45 ml (3 Tbsp) butter, melted, or olive oil
- 60 ml (¼ cup) smooth apricot jam
- 10 ml (2 tsp) fresh lemon juice
- 2 ml (¼ tsp) grated lemon rind
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 8 ml (1½ tsp) soy sauce
- 45 ml (3 Tbsp) Spur Durky Sauce
- Lemon slices
Method
- Sprinkle salt on the inside and outside of fish and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Rinse off salt and pat dry.
- Combine basting ingredients.
- Place fish skin-side down with a few lemon slices in a well-oiled, hinged grid over moderate coals. Grill for 12-15 minutes, basting frequently. Grill flesh-side last. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Serve hot with soetpatats.
Variations
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