Grilled fish with chili peppers

Grilled fish with chili peppers

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Discover this delicious recipe for grilled fish seasoned with chili peppers, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

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This dish is perfect for those who enjoy grilled fish. The chili pepper adds a touch of heat that complements the fish perfectly.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbarbecue
  • Estimated cost$9.61 $2.40 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.22
  • $1.53
  • $0.07
  • $1.30
  • $1.00
  • $0.07
  • $5.25
  • $0.13
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 7 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the fish with flour and salt, then coat it evenly. ≈ 4 min
  2. Fry until golden brown.
  3. Pour the oil paint into a pan, add the garlic and chili pepper.
  4. Keep stirring until the garlic is golden brown.
  5. Add coconut sugar, fermented fish, mango vinegar, and lemon juice. ≈ 3 min
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning. ≈ 2 min
  7. Add a small amount of thick hot sauce. ≈ 3 min
  8. Use a spoon to pour the sauce over the fish. ≈ 3 min
  9. Add cilantro for an attractive presentation. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Grilled fish with chili peppers

  • 2 tablespoons of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.22
  • 4 tablespoons of red hot pepper$1.53
  • 4 tablespoons of coconut sugar$0.07
  • 3 tablespoons of fish sauce$1.30
  • parsley: 1/4 cup$1.00
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice$0.07
  • 5 cups of vegetable oil paint$5.25
  • flour: 1/2 cup$0.13
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04

Total$9.61

that's $2.40 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • A fish (for example, a catfish or a pike)
  • 2 tablespoons of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 4 tablespoons of red hot pepper
  • 1/4 cup of mango vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons of coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • parsley: 1/4 cup
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 5 cups of vegetable oil paint
  • flour: 1/2 cup
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of pure water

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