Snakehead fish is a familiar ingredient and can be used to prepare soup dishes, steamed dishes,… which are extremely delicious. Check out 2 recipes for making the attractive grilled snakehead fish with salt and chili right at home! Let’s get cooking and make this grilled dish right away!
1. Grilled snakehead fish with salt and chili
Preparation
1 hour 20 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled snakehead fish with salt and chili For 4 people
Snakehead fish 1 fish (400gr) Minced chili 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon Green onion 4 tablespoons (chopped) Dill 4 tablespoons (finely chopped) Vietnamese coriander 4 tablespoons (finely chopped) Minced lemongrass 4 tablespoons Minced shallot 4 tablespoons Minced garlic 4 tablespoons Lemon 1/2 fruit Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Grilled Snakehead Fish with Chili Salt
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Prepare the Snakehead Fish
When you buy the snakehead fish, clean the scales thoroughly, remove the internal organs, tail, fins, and trim the head of the fish.
Next, wash the fish with warm water and use lemon to rub all over the fish to eliminate the fishy smell.
Cut the back and body of the fish in an X shape to allow the seasoning to penetrate evenly.
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Make the Marinade for the Fish
Add 1 tablespoon of chopped chili, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper into a bowl.
Then, add finely chopped green onions, dill, coriander, 4 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, 4 tablespoons of minced shallots, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, then mix all the ingredients together to form a mixture.
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Marinate and Grill the Fish
Then place the fish on a tray or plate and use your hands to spread the mixed marinade over both sides of the fish.
Gently massage so that the marinade soaks into the fish, and any leftover marinade should be placed inside the fish’s belly.
Let it marinate for about 1 – 1.2 hours for the fish to absorb the flavors.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius about 15 minutes before grilling. Then place the fish in the oven and grill at that temperature for 30 minutes to complete.
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Finished Product
So the grilled snakehead fish with salt and chili is complete.
The grilled fish will have a beautiful dark yellow color and the fragrant aroma of lemongrass, onion, dill,… The fish meat is tender but still firm and very flavorful. The outside is spicy and salty, while the inside is fragrant and rich.
This dish is even better when eaten with various herbs like herbs, lettuce, green mango,… Just prepare some rice paper, fresh noodles, and a bowl of chili fish sauce, and you will have a delicious wrap ready to enjoy!
2. Grilled Snakehead Fish with Salt, Chili, and Honey
Preparation
25 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Snakehead Fish with Salt, Chili, and Honey For 4 people
Snakehead fish 1 fish (500gr) Honey 1 teaspoon Lemongrass – ginger – galangal oil 1 cup (rice bowl type) Red onion 3 bulbs Garlic 6 cloves Chili 5 fruits Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar)
How to choose delicious fresh honey
- You should choose honey that has a consistent color and is not cloudy, as this may indicate adulterated honey.
- Wild honey collected directly by hand will have some wax, pollen, or larvae floating on the surface.
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Tools required
Grill rack, pan, knife, cutting board, tongs, chopsticks,…
How to prepare Grilled snakehead fish with salt, chili, and honey
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Prepare the snakehead fish
When you buy the snakehead fish, scale it thoroughly and remove all the internal organs.
Next, cut off the tail, fins, and gills, and trim the head of the fish. Then, use salt to rub all over the fish to remove the slime and dirt.
Cut the fish body into 2 pieces but do not separate them, then wash it clean again and let it drain.
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Prepare the marinade and marinate the fish
Shallots and garlic should be washed, peeled, and minced finely. Wash the chili, remove the stem and mince finely.
Pour 1 cup of lemongrass – ginger – turmeric essential oil into a pan and heat it over medium heat.
When the essential oil is boiling, add the minced shallots, garlic, and chili, stir-frying until golden and fragrant for about 1 – 2 minutes.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, a little sugar, 1 teaspoon of honey into the pan and stir well for the spices to dissolve for about 30 seconds, then transfer to a plate.
Put the cleaned fish into the plate with the marinade mixture and spread the mixture evenly over the fish.
Marinate the fish for 20 – 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Grilling the fish
Heat the charcoal grill and place the fish on the grill, starting to grill over medium-low heat.
While grilling, remember to flip both sides of the fish and brush more of the marinade on it!
Grill the fish for about 15 – 20 minutes until the fish is evenly golden and fragrant, and it’s done.
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Final product
The grilled snakehead fish with salt, chili, and honey is golden and beautiful, with an appealing fragrant aroma.
The fish is tender, with a rich salty taste, the mild sweetness of honey, and the spicy kick of chili is truly wonderful. This dish is best wrapped with raw vegetables or served with rice!
How to choose fresh and delicious snakehead fish
- You should choose snakehead fish that are of medium size, with a long and slender body, not too round.
- Choose snakehead fish that feel firm to the touch and are not mushy.
- Avoid snakehead fish with soft flesh, a foul smell, and an excessively fatty belly.
Effective ways to remove the fishy smell from snakehead fish
Using salt (coarse salt or fine salt)
- After cleaning the fish, rub salt and gently massage it on the fish for about 2 – 3 minutes.
- Then rinse with clean water and let it drain before cooking delicious dishes.
Using lemon or vinegar and warm water
- Place the cleaned fish in a basin, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar along with a small cup of warm water, and soak the fish for 3 – 5 minutes.
- Then massage the entire body of the fish again and rinse with clean running water to finish.
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