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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Welcome to a culinary adventure that ignites the senses with the vibrant flavors of our Grilled Whole Sea Bream with Chile Glaze! This stunning dish showcases the delicate, flaky meat of the sea bream, perfectly complemented by a rich and tangy glaze, inspired by bold chiles and zesty citrus. Whether you're hosting a special dinner or simply indulging in a flavorful lunch, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is your ticket to impressing your guests and delighting your palate.

Imagine biting into the succulent fish, with its skin crisped to perfection on the grill, while the sweet and spicy glaze dances on your taste buds. The combination of dark agave nectar, fresh citrus juices, and toasted ancho and guajillo chiles creates a harmonious blend that elevates the traditional flavors of grilled seafood. Plus, with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can effortlessly bring restaurant-quality cuisine into your home kitchen.

This dish not only satisfies your craving for seafood but also offers a healthier meal option, coming in at a mere 237 calories per serving. Each bite bursts with nutrients while being packed with protein, making it a fantastic choice for health-conscious food enthusiasts. So fire up your grill and prepare to embark on a flavorful journey that will leave your friends and family asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons agave nectar dark organic (preferably )
  • large ancho chiles dried
  • servings cayenne pepper 
  • tablespoon cilantro plus additional 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 rainbow snapper 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