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Vietnamese Grilled Snakehead Fish (Cá Lóc Nướng Trui) Recipe

Linh
A traditional Vietnamese dish featuring grilled snakehead fish, known for its smoky flavor and tender texture.
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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Snakehead fish cleaned and gutted
  • 2 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemongrass finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix fish sauce, sugar, black pepper, garlic, and lemongrass.
  • 3. Rub the mixture all over the fish, making sure to get inside the cavity.
  • 4. Place the fish on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has a nice char.
  • 5. Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with rice and fresh herbs for a complete meal.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 200kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 5gPROTEIN: 30gFAT: 5gSATURATED FAT: 1gCHOLESTEROL: 70mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 500mgSUGAR: 3gVITAMIN A: 50IUVITAMIN C: 10mgCALCIUM: 30mgIRON: 1mg
Keyword Grilled Fish, Vietnamese Cuisine
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