Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Stuffed with Fresh Herbs and Wrapped in Pancetta

Grill-Roasted Whole Fish Stuffed with Fresh Herbs and Wrapped in Pancetta

Info

Rating
Calories
989.0
Protein
107.0
Sodium
991.0
Fat
60.0

Description

Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com .

Ingredients

4 whole fish, about 1 pound each, cleaned, such as trout, snapper, whitefish, flounder, or bluefish
1 cup fresh herbs such as tarragon, thyme, marjoram, etc.
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound thinly cut pancetta or center-cut bacon

Directions

  1. Grilling Method: Indirect/Medium Heat
  2. Rinse fish and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper inside and out. Place fresh herbs inside cavity of fish. Lightly oil both sides of fish. Wrap seasoned, oiled fish with pancetta or bacon that is thinly sliced and unrolled. Wrap fish loosely, mummy-style, with the pancetta, leaving head and tail exposed.
  3. Place fish in center of cooking grate. Cook until opaque, but still moist in thickest part (10 to 15 minutes). Remove from grill.
  4. Place fish onto platter and serve immediately.