Recipe
Fish over the Fire with Bread
Lemon-herb fish cooked over coals or in a skillet, served with bread.
"As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread."
- Servings
- Serves: 4 servings
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Contains:
- Fish, Wheat (gluten, in the bread)
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets, such as tilapia, cod or trout (about 5 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces of flatbread or crusty bread, warmed
Steps
- Pat the fish dry. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper, and brush it over both sides of the fillets.
- Heat a grill to medium-high (or a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil).
- Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (145°F inside). Cook the lemon slices alongside for the last few minutes.
- Serve the fish with the warm bread and the grilled lemon slices.
Breakfast by the fire is a reminder that a shared meal can welcome anyone home.
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