Grilled Fish In Coriander Oil with Avocado

Today was a particularly hot day here on the highveld and we had planned to braai (BBQ) these on the flat grill, but as a huge storm was brewing outside, I did them under the grill in the oven and they worked out pretty well.  It's a lighter meal and really only takes about 40 minutes from start to finish.

Grilled Fish in Coriander Oil with Avocado

 



 

Ingredients

 

500g filleted fish, cut into chunks (I used Kingklip)

1 cup coriander leaves

1/3 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

For the Avocado

1-2 large avocados

1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 small chilli, deseeded and chopped finely

3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

salt to taste

 

Method

1. Soak some bamboo skewer sticks in water for about an hour.

2. Blanch the coriander leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, then drain them and dry well.

3. Blend the coriander with the olive oil.

4. Pour over the fish and season.

5. Make sure the fish is covered in the coriander oil on both sides.

6. Thread the fish onto the skewers.

7. Grill the fish until just cooked and still moist.

 

 

8. While the fish is grilling prepare the avocado.

9. Mash together the avocado, lemon juice, chilli and coriander leaves until combined.

10. Season with salt to taste.