Menek, grilled is a traditional dish from this fish, prepared on charcoal. Menek is a species of cod that inhabits northern seas.
For this dish, fresh or chilled fish are used. Menek has white meat with a pinkish tint and a pleasantly sweetish taste.
Here is one of the recipes for preparing menek, grilled.
Ingredients:
- Menek — 1.5 kg;
- Lemon — 1 piece;
- Olive oil — 50 ml;
- Salt — to taste;
- Ground black pepper — to taste.
Preparation:
- Clean the fish of scales and guts, remove the gills. Rinse well and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Make crosswise cuts on the fish on both sides.
- Salt and pepper the fish inside and out.
- Slice the lemon into thin slices.
- Insert lemon slices into the incisions on the fish.
- Brush the fish with olive oil.
- Wrap the fish in foil and leave for 30 minutes to marinate.
- Light the embers in the barbecue grill.
- Place the fish on the grate and put it on the grill.
- Grill the fish over heat for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked fish to a plate and serve with lemon and herbs.
This dish can be served with potatoes, rice or vegetables.
Enjoy your meal!