Thai Spiced Grilled Fish Recipe – Thai Special
Thai Spiced Grilled Fish is a bold, fragrant, and vibrant seafood dish inspired by traditional Thai flavors. Fresh fish is marinated in lemongrass, lime, chilies, and aromatic herbs, then grilled to smoky perfection for tender, juicy results. This Thai-style fish recipe delivers the ideal balance of heat, citrus, and herbal depth, making it perfect for quick dinners, weekend grilling, or anyone craving an authentic Thai seafood meal bursting with fresh flavor.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time15 min
- Total Time25 min
Thai Spiced Grilled Fish Ingredients:
- 500–600g whole fish or fillets (snapper, tilapia, seabass)
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
For the Thai Marinade:
- 1 tbsp lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1–2 red chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Thai Spiced Grilled Fish Instructions:
Season the fish with a little salt and oil.
Mix lemongrass, lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, ginger, garlic, sugar, and cilantro to form the marinade.
Coat the fish evenly with the Thai marinade.
Rest the fish for at least 15–20 minutes to absorb flavors.
Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high.
Place the fish on the grill and cook until lightly charred and cooked through.
Flip carefully and cook the other side until tender and fragrant.
Remove from the grill and squeeze fresh lime juice on top.
Serve hot with jasmine rice, noodles, or a Thai salad.
Recipe Notes :
For deeper Thai-style aroma, let the fish marinate longer before grilling.
Grill over charcoal if possible to enhance smokiness and authentic flavor.
Adjust the number of chilies depending on your heat preference.
Whole fish provides the juiciest and most flavorful grilled result.
Serve with jasmine rice, Thai salad, or noodles for a complete Thai meal.
