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Grilled Tench

Cook this tasty river fish outdoors! Grilled tench is a very simple dish for a cookout with friends or family by the water. It's ideal if the fish is caught right there — though then you'll have to skip the gadgets and just chop the herbs by hand. To give the tench a more unusual, savory flavor, marinate it in spices first. The delicate aroma and appetizing look of this little fish won't leave anyone indifferent!

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 2 % 1 g
Fats 83 % 38 g
Carbohydrates 15 % 7 g
374 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0
  • First, scale the tench. Then slit the belly and remove the innards. You can cut off the heads and fins — you won't need them. Rinse the fish thoroughly under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Lay the fish on a cutting board and, with a sharp knife, make several shallow crosswise cuts along each side, without cutting all the way to the backbone. These cuts help the marinade reach deeper into the fish, making the flesh even tastier and more savory. Peel the onion and garlic, rinse and dry them, then cut them into small pieces. Rinse the cilantro under running water, dry it on a towel, and chop it finely. Put the chopped onion, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor or blender. Add the sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and any dry spices you like. Pour in the extra-virgin olive oil. Blend on low speed until you have a smooth, uniform mixture — that's your marinade. Place the tench in a deep bowl, pour the marinade over it, and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for half an hour so the fish soaks up the spices and marinade. Meanwhile, get the grill going and bring it up to temperature. Once the fish has marinated, take it out and shake off the excess marinade so it doesn't scorch. Grill the fish over medium heat for 3–4 minutes on one side. Then, using a spatula, flip it and grill until the other side is appetizingly browned. This fish — especially once marinated — cooks quite fast, so the main thing is not to overcook it. Grilled tench is usually served with grilled vegetables. Before serving, garnish it with lemon and fresh herbs if you like. Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Onion - 41  kcal/100g
  • Lemon - 16  kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47  kcal/100g
  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255  kcal/100g
  • Spices dry - 240  kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913  kcal/100g
  • Coriander greens - 25  kcal/100g
  • Fresh frozen soup greens in a package - 41  kcal/100g
  • Greenery - 41  kcal/100g
  • Sea salt - 0  kcal/100g

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