Grilling is a wonderful way to prepare bluefish or salmon. The sweet and hot flavors of Sweet Red Chili Sauce mixed with the contrasting twist of lime, make it a treat for the whole family!
Time
5 minutes to assemble 6-8 minutes to cook Total time: 15 minutes or less
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lbs bluefish or salmon fillets with skin 1 lime 1/4 cup Sweet Red Chili Sauce 1 teaspoon Fish Sauce or salt to taste Oil Optional: lime wedges, chopped basil
DIRECTIONS
- Heat grill to medium high. Wash fillets and pat dry.
- Slice 3-4 slits into skin side of fillets. Cut slits deep enough to fill but not to cut through fillet. Fill slits with thin slices of one-half lime.
- Juice remaining half lime to measure 1 tablespoon. Mix Sweet Red Chili Sauce, lime juice and Fish Sauce in small bowl. Set aside.
- Oil grill grates and place fish, skin side down, onto grill. Cover fish with chili pepper `mixture and close grill. Turn heat to low.
- Cook 6-8 minutes or until fish is firm, opaque and flakes with fork. Carefully slide a thin spatula under fish and transfer fillets to serving platter. Serve with lime wedges and chopped basil for a Thai accent.
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