2 Ways to Make Grilled Catfish with Spicy Salt and Aromatic Ginger Lemongrass, Tender and Flavorful

Prepare the Snakehead Fish

Clean the fish, scale it, remove the black intestines inside, then soak it in diluted salt water for 15 minutes, rinse it again with clean water 2 – 3 times, and let it drain.

Marinate the fish

You put 2 tablespoons of chili salt on the fish and rub it all over, then add 2 tablespoons of satay and use your hands to rub it evenly both inside and outside the fish.

To make the fish more flavorful, use a knife to make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish and add seasoning. Once the seasoning is even, marinate the fish for 15 minutes.

Grill the fish

Prepare the charcoal stove, when the charcoal fire is burning, place the fish that has been secured on bamboo sticks or in a grilling rack on the stove.

To ensure the fish is cooked evenly, remember to turn the fish every 5 minutes, keeping the fire steady, not too high or too low, and grill until the skin is golden and crispy.

Finished product

Grilled fish on charcoal has a very attractive aroma, the fish meat is sweet and fresh, the skin is crispy, and flavorful because it has been marinated. A piece of soft, fragrant fish meat placed on a layer of fresh vegetables and dipped in chili salt is indescribably delicious.

Prepare the mackerel

You wash the mackerel clean, remove the gills, scale it, then cut the fish in half to form a butterfly shape, then remove the intestines and fillet the bones.

Once you have finished preparing the fish, soak it in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse it with clean water 2 – 3 times, drain, and use a knife to make several cuts on the fish’s back.

Marinate the fish

You clean the lemongrass, ginger, chili, and onion, then put the ingredients into a mortar and pound them finely. To be quicker and more convenient, you can also put them in a blender.

After that, you marinate the fish for 15 minutes with 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of chili oil, 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, 3 teaspoons of seasoning powder along with all the pounded ingredients.

Grill the fish

You prepare a wood stove or charcoal stove, place the fish on the grill and cook it for about 1 hour. To ensure the fish is evenly cooked and not burnt, turn the grill every 5 minutes and pay attention to the flame while grilling!

Final Product

Fragrant with the flavor of galangal and lemongrass, a hint of spiciness from the chili, and the fish is tender and irresistibly delicious. To make the dish even more appealing, you can prepare some fresh vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce to enjoy with this delicious grilled fish dish!