Grilled Kingklip

Name: Grilled Kingklip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afrique du Sud
Ingredients: 720 g boneless kingklip fillets; 20 g olive oil; 20 g butter; 8 g garlic; 40 ml lemon juice; 10 g parsley; 2 g salt

🐟 Grilled kingklip highlights firm flesh with minimal garnish.

Ingredients

720 g boneless kingklip fillets
20 g olive oil
20 g butter
8 g garlic
40 ml lemon juice
10 g parsley
2 g salt

Preparation

Check for bones and pat the fillets dry. Divide into four portions of comparable thickness, then distribute the salt.

Heat a grill pan or a heavy skillet. Lightly oil the fillets with half of the intended oil.

Place the portions without crowding and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Wait until they release before flipping them.

Lower the heat, add the remaining oil, butter, and garlic. Continue for 4 to 7 minutes depending on thickness, basting with the hot butter.

Check for doneness in the center: opaque flesh that flakes easily. If necessary, finish gently in the oven rather than burning the surface.

Add lemon and parsley off the heat and serve immediately.