Grilled Sea Bream with Spring Onions, Lemon and Chili

• sea bream↗1,5-2 кг, цілий kg

  cleaned and scaled (or use 2 smaller breams)

• onion↗½ шт. pcs

  thinly sliced

• lemons↗2 шт. pcs

  1 sliced, 1 halved

• new potatoes↗500 г g

  cut in half and boiled

• green onions↗2 шт. pcs

  trimmed

• garlic clove↗1 великий

  unpeeled

• red chilies↗2 шт. pcs
• olive oil↗3-5 ст. л. tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Light the grill. Season the cavity of the bream and stuff it with thinly sliced green onions and lemon slices.

2. 2

   When the coals turn to gray ash, spread them evenly in a circle about 30 cm in diameter. Place the green onions, garlic, whole chilies and lemon halves skin‑side down on the grate. Grill for 10‑12 minutes, turning halfway, until the vegetables are browned and become tender.

3. 3

   Brush the outside of the fish with a small amount of olive oil and carefully place it on the grill. The oil may flare up, so act cautiously.

4. 4

   Remove the vegetables and lemons from the grill. Finely chop the green onions and chilies (remove seeds if desired), transfer to a bowl, add minced garlic. Squeeze juice from the grilled lemon and add the remaining oil.

5. 5

   After 8‑10 minutes, carefully flip the fish with tongs and a spatula so it does not fall apart. Grill for another 8 minutes, then check doneness by lifting a piece of skin—the flesh should become opaque.

6. 6

   When the fish is done, transfer it to a plate, drizzle with the vegetable sauce, season to taste and serve with boiled new potatoes. For children, divide the fish into portions, carefully checking for bones.