St. Kitts Grilled Fish with Lime and Herbs
Fresh local fish, simply grilled and seasoned with the bright flavors of lime and aromatic herbs, showcasing the island's coastal bounty.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce portions White fish fillets(such as snapper, mahi-mahi, or grouper)
- 2 large Lime(1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges for serving)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Fresh thyme(chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates.
- 2
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and chopped thyme.
- 4
Brush the herb and lime mixture generously over both sides of the fish fillets.
- 5
Place the fish fillets on the preheated grill. Grill for about 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6
Remove the fish from the grill and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a fish spatula for easy flipping.
- ✓Don't overcook the fish; it should remain moist.
- ✓If grilling indoors, use a grill pan over medium-high heat.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Marinate the fish in the herb mixture for 15-30 minutes before grilling for a deeper flavor.