Balinese Sambal Matah Grilled Snapper
Grilled snapper fillets topped with sambal matah, a raw Balinese relish of shallot, lemongrass, and chili in warm coconut oil.
Ingredients
For the fish
- 4 fillets snapper (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt, to taste
For the sambal matah
- 6 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest)
- 1 stalk lemongrass, tender part only, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, warmed
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rub snapper fillets with lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Grill or pan-sear the fish 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through and flaky.
- Meanwhile, combine shallot, garlic, chili, lime leaves, and lemongrass in a bowl.
- Warm the coconut oil until just hot, then pour it over the shallot mixture and toss immediately.
- Add lime juice and salt to the sambal, toss again, and spoon generously over the grilled snapper.