Ca Nuong (Vietnamese Grilled Whole Fish) Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.For the vietnamese peanut pesto place all ingredients in a blender apart from the peanuts and blend until smooth. Transfer to a kitchen appliance, add the peanuts, and pulse until peanuts are chopped but still chunky. Set it aside.

step 2

• STEP 2.Heat grill to 400 degrees. Season the snapper on each side with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.

step 3

• STEP 3.Place on a hot grill, and grill evenly on each side, allowing fish to cook for 10-12 minutes or until done.

step 4

• STEP 4.Carefully remove the fish from the grill, smear even layers of the pesto over the whole fish. Reserve extra pesto.

step 5

• STEP 5.Place fish on a serving plate and garnish with red onions, red chiles, garlic chives, and crushed peanuts.

step 6

• STEP 6.Serve with sliced lime wedges and enjoy. You can also have it with jasmine rice.