
Nigerian Main Dishes
Grilled Croaker Fish
A Fooddey recipe for Grilled Croaker Fish, prepared with practical measurements and clear step by step instructions for home cooking.
⏱ 35 minutesCooking Time
🍽 4Servings
● EasyDifficulty
Ingredients
- 1 whole croaker fish, about 1 to 1.5 kg, cleaned and scored
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
How to make it
- Wash and pat the fish dry.
- Make 3 to 4 shallow diagonal cuts on each side.
- Mix the oil, spices, ginger, salt, pepper and lemon juice into a paste.
- Rub the seasoning thoroughly over the fish and into the cuts.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to high heat.
- Grill the fish for about 10 to 12 minutes per side, depending on size.
- Brush with a little oil if the surface becomes dry.
- Check that the thickest part flakes easily and is fully cooked.
- Serve hot.