Pan-Grilled Coral Fish Recipe

Coral fish has a distinct taste. If you cook or fry it like regular fish, you might miss its true flavor. That’s why Matinews brings you a special Pan-Grilled Coral Fish recipe!

Ingredients

• 700g coral fish fillet
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1½ tsp sea salt
• 1½ tsp black pepper powder
• 50g butter
• 1½ tbsp full cream
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• ½ tsp ghee
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 piece of charcoal
• 8-10 saffron strands

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fish:
   • Wash the fish fillets and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
   • Cut each fillet into six pieces.
   • In a wide bowl, mix 1 tbsp lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper powder with the fillets.
   • Let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
   • Heat a small pan and melt 30g butter.
   • Add saffron and the remaining lemon juice.
   • Pour in full cream and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
   • The sauce is ready.
3. Grilling the Fish:
   • Heat a grill pan on the stove.
   • Add olive oil and the remaining 20g butter.
   • Once the butter melts, add chopped garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
   • Carefully place the marinated fish pieces on the pan over the garlic.
   • Keep the heat high and grill one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
4. Infusing Smoky Flavor:
   • Heat a piece of charcoal on another burner until red hot.
   • Take a small foil cup, place the hot charcoal inside, and put it in the pan with the grilled fish.
   • Pour ½ tsp ghee over the charcoal to create smoke.
   • Cover the pan with a lid and let the fish absorb the smoky flavor for 5 minutes.
5. Serving:
   • Remove the lid and transfer the fish to a serving plate.
   • Drizzle the lemon-saffron sauce over the grilled fish.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

This pan-grilled coral fish is packed with flavor and perfect for a gourmet-style meal at home. Try it out and savor the taste!