Cá Nướng Sả Ớt

Cá Nướng Sả Ớt is a vibrant Vietnamese dish featuring grilled fish infused with fragrant lemongrass and spicy chili, offering a delightful balance of flavors. This Paleo-friendly recipe is perfect for a healthy dinner that transports you straight to the streets of Vietnam.

Ingredients

• Fish fillets (tilapia or mackerel) - 300 grams
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Bird's eye chili - 2, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, for serving
• Fresh cilantro - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine chopped lemongrass, bird's eye chili, minced garlic, fish sauce, olive oil, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
3. Place the fish fillets in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Once marinated, carefully place the fish fillets on the grill. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
5. Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a minute.
6. Serve the grilled fish with lime wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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