Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Chile Glaze

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
47%
Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Chile Glaze
45 min.
6
237kcal

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If you're looking to impress your friends and family with an exquisite dish that bursts with flavor, look no further than this Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Chile Glaze. This recipe combines the delicate, flaky texture of fresh fish with a sweet and spicy glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a sunny day or a cozy dinner, this dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also a healthy and light option at only 237 calories per serving.

Imagine the aroma of spices and citrus wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this delightful main course. The vibrant flavors are enhanced by a unique blend of ancho and guajillo chiles that you toast to perfection, creating a rich, smoky base for your glaze. With the addition of grapefruit, lime, and orange juices, each bite is a refreshing burst of flavor that complements the subtle taste of the sea bream.

This dish is incredibly simple to prepare, making it suitable for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Just fire up your grill and follow a few easy steps to bring this stunning centerpiece to your table. Serve it with additional cilantro for a garnish and enjoy a culinary experience that transports you straight to the heart of a sun-soaked beachside feast.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons agave nectar dark organic (preferably )
  • large ancho chili pepper dried
  • servings ground pepper 
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped for garnish
  • 1.5 teaspoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
  • 2.5 tablespoons garlic chopped
  • 0.5 cup grapefruit juice 
  • ounce guajillo chiles* 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.8 cup orange juice 
  • 1.3 pound bass fillets wild-caught whole cleaned ()
  • 3.5 tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Toast guajillo and ancho chiles inheavy large skillet over medium-high heatuntil slightly darker in color, 1 to 2 minutesper side for guajillo chiles and about 3minutes per side for ancho chiles. Usingtongs, carefully transfer toasted chiles tosheet of foil and cool.
  2. Remove stems andseeds from all chiles, then crumble chilesfinely into small bowl.
  3. Sprinkle sugar over bottom of heavylarge saucepan. Cook over medium heatwithout stirring, occasionally swirlingand tilting pan, until sugar dissolves andbecomes medium golden brown syrup,7 to 8 minutes. Turn off heat.
  4. Add choppedgarlic and stir 20 seconds.
  5. Mix in agavenectar and crumbled chiles; stir 1 minute.
  6. Add all citrus juices. Bring mixture to boilover high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduceheat to medium-low and simmer until glazethickens enough to coat spoon, about 20minutes. Strain glaze into small microwave-safebowl, pressing hard on chile solids torelease all liquid. Discard solids in strainer.
  7. Mix in fish sauce. Season glaze to tastewith salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Glazecan be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Cool,cover, and refrigerate. Rewarm glaze inmicrowave before continuing.
  8. Mix 1 tablespoon chopped freshcilantro into glaze.
  9. Prepare barbecue (medium-highheat). Coat inside of large grilling basketwith nonstick spray. Wipe fish dry insideand out. Score each side of fish 3 times,cutting to bone.
  10. Sprinkle fish inside and outwith salt and cayenne.
  11. Place fish in basket; place on grill rack.Close grill and cook 6 minutes. Turn basketand brush 2 tablespoons glaze over fish,opening basket if necessary and closingagain. Cover grill. Cook fish until justopaque in center, about 7 minutes.
  12. Turn fish out onto platter.
  13. Brush 2tablespoons glaze over. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories237kcal
Protein31.55%
Fat13.42%
Carbs55.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.52
Glycemic Load
9.07
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.491738941358%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
4.83mg
Naringenin
0.71mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.84kcal
11.84%
Fat:3.67g
5.64%
Saturated Fat:0.69g
4.31%
Carbohydrates:33.86g
11.29%
Net Carbohydrates:28.39g
10.32%
Sugar:24.94g
27.71%
Cholesterol:75.6mg
25.2%
Sodium:200.44mg
8.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.41g
38.83%
Vitamin A:5333.66IU
106.67%
Vitamin B12:3.62µg
60.28%
Selenium:36.09µg
51.55%
Vitamin C:33.77mg
40.93%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.51%
Phosphorus:233.54mg
23.35%
Fiber:5.47g
21.88%
Vitamin K:21.68µg
20.65%
Potassium:715.73mg
20.45%
Vitamin B3:3.9mg
19.5%
Magnesium:65.2mg
16.3%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.22%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.78%
Iron:2.17mg
12.07%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.86%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.81%
Folate:33.46µg
8.36%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.28%
Copper:0.1mg
5.16%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.56%
Calcium:38.12mg
3.81%
Source:Epicurious