Whole Fish with Chermoula

Health Staff
Updated
Marinating whole fish with herbs and spices before grilling gives this dish an added boost of fantastic flavor without extra fat or calories.

Yields: Serves: 4

Prep Time time: 20 minutes

Cook Time time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cumin seeds

  • 1 paprika

  • Kosher salt

  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 large hot chile, such as jalapeño, finely chopped

  • 5 olive oil

  • 2 whole red snappers (about 1 1/4 lb. each), scales removed

  • 1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise

  • 1 lime juice

  • 1/4 chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition

calories 383

fat 20g

saturated fat 3g

monounsaturated fat 0.0g

polyunsaturated fat 0.0g

protein 45g

carbohydrate 3g

fiber 1g

cholesterol 81mg

iron 2mg

sodium 626mg

calcium 98mg

Directions

  1. Oil grill grates. Brush fish with 1 Tbsp. oil, place on grill and close cover. Grill, turning once, until flesh flakes easily when pierced and skin is charred and crisp, about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and let rest.