BARBECUED BABY FISH WITH GINGER, CHILLI & LIME

Serves 1 – 2

Ingredients 1-2 long red or yellow chillies 2 garlic cloves 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tspn sesame oil 1 tbsp Asian fish sauce a good slurp of honey grated rind & juice of 2 limes 1 heaped tbsp chopped fresh coriander olive oil spray 1 whole baby fish

Method

• Finely chop together the chillies, garlic and ginger. Then whisk with the olive and sesame oils, fish sauce, honey, lime zest and juice, and coriander in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning.
• Spray a large square of foil with oil, place the fish in the centre and smear the sauce over the top. Then tightly wrap up and cook for 10-12 mins on a preheated ridged grill or BBQ, checking if ready by making a small cut just below the head.
• Carefully transfer the fish to a plate with the juices sprinkled on top and serve with steamed rice on the side.

© Iain Hewitson