Whole Grilled Striped Bass with Charred Scallions & Lime

Serves 4 Grill

Ingredients

  • 1 whole striped bass (2 – 3 lb), cleaned and scaled, or 4 fillets
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bunch scallions, trimmed
  • 2 limes – 1 sliced, 1 in wedges
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high. Slash the fish on both sides, season with salt, pepper, and cumin, and stuff with lime slices. Rub with oil.
  2. Grill 7–9 minutes per side (4–5 for fillets), until the flesh flakes at the bone.
  3. Toss the scallions in oil and grill 2 minutes until charred.
  4. Serve the fish topped with charred scallions and lime wedges.

Chef's tip

A fish basket makes turning a whole striped bass effortless.