serves
4
prep
10 minutes
cook
30 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
4
people
preparation
10
minutes
cooking
30
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 1 whole snapper (about 1.2 kg), removed from fridge at least 30 minutes before cooking
- 270 ml can coconut milk
- ½ tsp grated fresh turmeric (or use ground turmeric if fresh is not available)
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, roughly torn
- 2 sticks lemongrass, roughly torn
- 2 cm piece of ginger, sliced
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 corn cob, cut in half
- 1 large handful mint leaves
- ½ green chilli, thinly sliced
- Handful of coconut flakes, toasted
- Pinch salt
Instructions
1. Preheat a barbecue to medium-high heat.
2. Make 3-4 incisions on each side of the fish.
3. Add the coconut milk, turmeric, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, ginger, lime zest and a pinch of salt, to a pan, then cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
4. Drizzle oil over the corn and fish and season with a good pinch of salt. Place corn and fish on the barbecue. Cook corn until slightly charred all over then remove and cool slightly. Cook the fish for 25-30 minutes, turning half way through the cooking process. (Note: cooking time will differ depending on the size of fish).
5. Once the corn is cool enough to handle, use a knife to remove kernels. Add to a bowl with the mint, chilli, coconut flakes and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently toss ingredients together.
6. Once the sauce is thick and rich, remove from the heat and stir through the lime juice. Strain into a jug.
7. To serve, portion fish and serve with a generous amount of sauce, garnished with corn salad.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
