Chili And Fennel Mop For Fish

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Beginner
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A vibrant, aromatic paste that infuses grilled or smoked fish with earthy fennel and gentle heat.
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This vibrant mop sauce is the perfect companion for whole fish, particularly when grilling or smoking. The combination of earthy fennel seeds and cracked white pepper creates a complex aromatic base, while the dried red chili adds a subtle, lingering warmth without overwhelming heat. The acidity from fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of the olive oil, ensuring a balanced flavor profile. This versatile rub works beautifully on trout, snapper, or sea bass. Apply it generously to the skin and cavity to infuse the flesh with deep, savory notes during cooking. It’s an essential addition to any seafood enthusiastâÂÂs repertoire for creating restaurant-quality results at home.

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Chili And Fennel Mop For Fish

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6 Calories: 68.2

Description

This vibrant mop sauce is the perfect companion for whole fish, particularly when grilling or smoking. The combination of earthy fennel seeds and cracked white pepper creates a complex aromatic base, while the dried red chili adds a subtle, lingering warmth without overwhelming heat. The acidity from fresh lemon juice cuts through the richness of the olive oil, ensuring a balanced flavor profile. This versatile rub works beautifully on trout, snapper, or sea bass. Apply it generously to the skin and cavity to infuse the flesh with deep, savory notes during cooking. It&# 226;ÂÂs an essential addition to any seafood enthusiastâÂÂs repertoire for creating restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the seeded red chili, ground fennel seed, cracked white peppercorns, coarse salt, and minced garlic cloves into a mortar.
  2. Grind the dry ingredients and garlic together with a pestle until they form a fine, cohesive paste.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to grind and mix, ensuring the oil is fully emulsified into the paste.
  4. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  5. Apply the mop generously all over the fish, rubbing it into the skin and inside the cavity before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 68.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 576.5mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 11.8g4%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 3.2g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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