Whole braaied fish with lemon, fennel and coriander

Ingredients

• 1 (about 1kg) whole angelfish, cleaned
• Salt and milled pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced (reserve fronds for garnish)
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and halved
• 2 lemons, sliced
• Handful fresh coriander
• Tartare sauce or tzatziki, for serving

Method

1. Prepare medium-hot coals in a kettle braai (you should be able to hold your hand over the coals for 3-4 seconds only).
2. Season fish and fill the cavity with garlic, fennel, lemongrass, lemon slices and coriander.
3. Wet 4-6 sheets newspaper and line with baking paper before wrapping fish in newspaper.
4. Place on grid over coals and cover with braai lid.
5. Braai fish for about 20-30 minutes, or until the newspaper is dry.
6. Garnish fish with chopped fennel fronds and extra lemon slices, if you like.
7. Serve with tartare sauce or tzatziki on the side.

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