Braaied Tilapia (Kurper) with Lemon Herb Butter

Ingredients

Tilapia

• 4 whole tilapia (kurper), cleaned and scored
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp BlixSam Pasta a la Sam
• 1 tsp BlixSam Lemon Melt
• 1 tsp BlixSam Lemon Leaf
• 1 lemon, sliced

Lemon Herb Butter

• 75 g butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp black pepper

Method

1. Prepare a medium-hot braai and lightly oil the braai grid.
2. Pat the tilapia dry and make 3–4 shallow cuts on each side.
3. Rub the fish with olive oil, then season generously with BlixSam Pasta a la Sam, BlixSam Lemon Melt and BlixSam Lemon Leaf.
4. Place a few lemon slices inside each fish.
5. Mix the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and black pepper.
6. Place the fish in a braai grid and braai over medium coals for 7–9 minutes per side.
7. Baste generously with the lemon herb butter after each turn.
8. Braai until the skin is lightly charred and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
9. Brush with one final coat of the butter before serving.

BlixSam Tip

Perfect With

• Garlic Melt & Smoke Craft Foil Potatoes
• Fire-Roasted Yanky Onions
• Braaied mielies
• Greek salad
• Crusty bread

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