22/03/2020
Well we were camping this weekend so with no power, BBQ fish wings where a perfect end to our fist day. Wings I feel are a seriously under rated part of the fish.. there is heaps of flesh still and they are soooo juicy!!
I pre-made the marinade (minus lemon and lime juice) the day before we left then added the juices just before adding to the fish.
Thanks to Fresh Fish for the wings!!
100gm long green chillies (about 5), coarsely chopped
60 gm ginger, coarsely chopped
50 gm thinly sliced lemongrass (about 2 stalks, white part only), plus extra to serve
40 gm garlic (about 10 cloves)
20 gm kaffir lime leaves, very thinly sliced, plus extra to serve (1/3 cup)
Coriander roots (from 1 bunch), washed, dried and chopped, plus leaves to serve
2 spring onions, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp finely grated palm sugar
8 fish wings
60 ml grapeseed oil (¼ cup)
Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime
Pound chilli, ginger, lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, coriander roots, spring onion, palm sugar and 2 tsp sea salt with a large mortar and pestle, or blend in a blender to a paste, then add oil and mix to combine.
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Slash both sides of each fish 4-5 times with a sharp knife, then rub marinade all over and inside the cavity. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to marinate. Remove from fridge 20 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature.
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Heat barbecue or a char-grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil grill or pan. Barbecue wings until charred and just cooked through on one side (5-6 minutes). Turn and repeat. Season to taste, squeeze lemon and lime juice over, scatter with lemongrass, lime leaves, coriander and enjoy.