Time for Thai Grilled Fish With Chili-Lime Sauce, dearies! This is one of my favorite dishes to prepare when I want to bring something special to the table without spending all day in the kitchen. The beautiful flavors of Thailand come right through in every delicious bite.
What makes this recipe so wonderful is the magic that happens when you combine fish sauce, soy sauce, and that zesty chili-lime sauce together. The garlic powder and coriander create such a warm, aromatic foundation, and when you grill that fish to perfection, it all comes together beautifully.
I love serving this at family gatherings because it always impresses everyone, yet it’s simple enough that my grandchildren can help with the preparation. There’s something so special about gathering around the table to share a meal that tastes like you’ve traveled all the way to Thailand together.
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Time for Thai Grilled Fish With Chili-Lime Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 3 tablespoon Coriander
- 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Made From Soy
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1.5 pound Cod
- 2 tablespoon Fish Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Peppers
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
Instructions
- Marinade:.
- Combine garlic, cilantro, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil in a food processor or blender and grind to a smooth paste.
- Transfer to a large zip-lock bag and add fish fillets.
- Turn gently to season well.
- Set aside for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to 1 day.
- Sauce: Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Sprinle with chili and cilantro and set aside.
- Coat a grill rack with cooking spray and preheat, or lightly oil a shallow baking pan and preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Remove fish from marinade and cook until done, turing once, about 5 minutes per side.
- Arrange on serving platter along with a small bowl of sauce, if using, to spoon over the fish.
- Serve hot or warm.
