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Grilled Dorade with Lemon & Garlic

A whole dorade marinated with olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce, then wrapped in foil and grilled gently. It is fresh, aromatic, and lighter than most grilled dishes.

Meal type: LunchMain ingredient: Fish / SeafoodTime: 1 hour 35 minutes totalFood type: FishDifficulty: MediumServings: 2 servings
got-timehealthyLactose-free

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole dorade, cleaned and scaled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
  • A few drops Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: parsley or coriander for serving

Steps

  1. Pat the dorade dry with kitchen paper.
  2. Make 2-3 shallow cuts into each side of the fish.
  3. Finely grate or chop the garlic.
  4. Mix olive oil, garlic, the juice of half the lemon, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Rub the marinade over the outside and inside of the fish.
  6. Slice the remaining lemon.
  7. Put a few lemon slices inside the fish.
  8. Wrap the dorade in foil and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  9. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
  10. Place the wrapped fish on the grill.
  11. Grill for about 18-22 minutes, turning once carefully.
  12. Open the foil carefully. The fish is done when the flesh flakes easily and is opaque near the thickest part.
  13. Serve with the juices from the foil and optional herbs.

Beginner Notes

  • Whole fish feels harder than it is, but you need to handle it gently.
  • Do not grill on very high heat. The outside can overcook before the thickest part is done.
  • Be careful when opening the foil because hot steam escapes.
  • The fish is done when the flesh separates easily from the bone.
  • Check the Worcestershire sauce label if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.