Place packages on hot coals or on a grill about 4 inches from hot coals. Turn after five minutes. It takes about 10 minutes to cook fish thoroughly, sometimes up to 15 minutes. The fish is cooked completely when it easily flakes apart with a fork and is no longer translucent.
How do you braai?
5 Steps to Build the Best Braai
Step 1: Gather Your Materials. Get everything you need to begin the braai building process. Step 2: Start the Fire. Place half of your kindling in the centre of the braai area so that it looks like a mini bonfire. Step 3: Maintain the Flame. Step 4: Place the Meat. Step 5: Enjoy!
Can you braai salmon?
Instead of Norwegian Salmon use Rainbow Trout, Cape Salmon, Yellowtail or Salmon Trout, all of these are good on the braai and rich in omega 3 oils.
How do you cook whole fish on a fire?
Brush the fish all over with olive oil and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the parsley stems, garlic and lemon. Brush the grate with oil. Grill the fish over moderately high heat, uncovered, until lightly charred and it releases easily from the grate, 10 minutes.
How long should you grill fish?
Be sure to stick with the general rule of thumb that allows for 8-10 minutes of grill time per inch of fish. Therefore, if your fish is an inch in thickness, grill each side for about three to four minutes.
What fish is good for BBQ?
Firm, robust fish stand up best to barbecuing. Halibut, monkfish and swordfish are all good candidates. More delicate types of fish such as cod can easily flake and fall through the grill, although with a little prep and care when cooking, most fish can be barbecued.
What is the best white fish to grill?
Salmon and firm, thick white fish like sea bass, red snapper, grouper and halibut are the best types of fish to grill because they are hearty.
How do you know when a braai is ready?
Wait until the fire you have made has formed coals. Usually we use wood, charcoal or briquettes to make the “braai”. In the case of charcoal and briquettes, wait until all the flames have died down and a fine layer of gray ash has formed on them. Your “fire” should then be ready to “braai”.
What’s the difference between braai and barbecue?
The main difference between a braai and a BBQ has to be the fire. A braai just isn’t considered a braai if cooked on a gas grill. The fire also remains lit for the duration of the braai, even after the food’s been cooked. Guests will gather around the fire after eating and spend the rest of the day or evening there.
How much charcoal do you need for a braai?
The rule of thumb is to arrange the charcoal in a single layer below the cooking grid and to use just enough so that the area of charcoal extends only an inch or so beyond the area of the grid that would be covered by food. 20 briquettes is plenty for your average family braai.
How long do you cook salmon on the grill in tin foil?
Seal the Foil Packet and GRILL!
Salmon should be grilled over medium heat, about 375 to 400 degrees F. Once you close the grill lid, the salmon should cook for 14-18 minutes, until almost completely cooked through at the thickest part.
What do you put in a Snoek fish?
Place fish on a piece of foil. Top with crushed garlic, onions, tomatoes, green pepper and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the foil, on the braai, until fish is done.
What is Cape salmon?
Geelbek (Cape Salmon) is an elongate and robust fish, bluish to coppery above and white below, with translucent-grey fins. Most conspicuous are the mouth and inner surface of the gill covers, all of which are yellow, hence the Afrikaans name “Geelbek” (Yellow Mouth).