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."
John 21:9 (KJV)
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

  1. Pat the fish dry. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper, and brush it over both sides of the fillets.
  2. Heat a grill to medium-high (or a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil).
  3. 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.
  4. 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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