Nigerian Grilled Fish (Grilled Tilapia)

Description

Ingredients

For fish

• 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp Cameroon pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Optional: 1 tsp suya spice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tilapia fish

For sauce

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper
• 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 stock cube
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp curry
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

For fish

1. Gut, scale, and clean fish. Pre-set oven to 375F (~190C).
2. Combine all the spices and oil and rub over the fish on both sides. Leave to marinate for 1hr or overnight (preferred).
3. Place fish on a grill tray and place baking pan under tray to capture any liquid spill.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, then switch to broil at 525F (~275C) for 5 minutes.

For sauce

1. Coarsely blend tomatoes, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper.
2. Sauté onions in oil over medium heat then add tomato and pepper mix.
3. Season with a stock cube, thyme, and curry.
4. Fry for 15 minutes and taste for salt. Adjust as needed.
5. Spread some on top of fish or serve as a side.