Chili Garlic Grilled Sand Bass
Chili Garlic Grilled Sand Bass
Ingredients
For the Sand Bass
- 4 sand bass fillets, about 6-8 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chili Garlic Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, small, minced (e.g., bird's eye or serrano), seeds removed for less heat
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sand bass fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides of the fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced red chilies, fresh lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the seasoned sand bass fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable bag. Pour the chili garlic marinade over the fish, ensuring all sides are coated. Marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for deeper flavor (do not marinate for too long as the lime juice can 'cook' the fish).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Once hot, clean the grill grates thoroughly with a wire brush and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Carefully place the marinated sand bass fillets on the hot grill. If the fillets have skin, place them skin-side down first. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Transfer the grilled sand bass fillets to serving plates. Garnish with additional fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite complementary sides.
⏱️ 2 min
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Chili Garlic Grilled Sand Bass
Ingredients
For the Sand Bass
- 4 sand bass fillets, about 6-8 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chili Garlic Marinade
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 red chilies, small, minced (e.g., bird's eye or serrano), seeds removed for less heat
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the sand bass fillets dry with paper towels. Lightly brush both sides of the fillets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced red chilies, fresh lime juice, low sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the seasoned sand bass fillets in a shallow dish or a resealable bag. Pour the chili garlic marinade over the fish, ensuring all sides are coated. Marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for deeper flavor (do not marinate for too long as the lime juice can 'cook' the fish).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400-450°F). Once hot, clean the grill grates thoroughly with a wire brush and lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Carefully place the marinated sand bass fillets on the hot grill. If the fillets have skin, place them skin-side down first. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Transfer the grilled sand bass fillets to serving plates. Garnish with additional fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite complementary sides.
⏱️ 2 min