Summer and BBQ Recipes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 whole 3-lb. fish (snapper, bream, sea bass or porgy)
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh fennel fronds
• 1/4 cup fresh sorrel
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup edible flowers (nasturtiums preferred)
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish

1. Preheat grill.
2. Clean and gut fish, remove top and bottom fins, scale and remove gills.
3. Brush with 1 tbsp. olive oil and place on grill and cook until done, 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
4. Meanwhile, toss herbs and flowers into a mixing bowl.
5. Add 2 tbsp. olive oil, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.
6. When fish is done, remove to serving platter, garnish with herb salad and serve with oil and lemon juice.

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