Grilled Red Sea Fish is the absolute peak of coastal dining in Sharm, a masterclass in simplicity that lets the incredible quality of the local catch shine. The fish (usually Sea Bream, Snapper, or Grouper) is butterfly-cut and marinated in a 'Chermoula'-style paste of garlic, cumin, coriander, and fresh lemon before being grilled over white-hot charcoal. The skin becomes perfectly blistered and smoky, while the flesh remains incredibly moist and sweet. In Sharm, it is mandatory to eat this with your hands, using pieces of fresh Aish Baladi bread to scoop up the meat along with a side of zesty tahini and spicy green chilies. The trap is buying 'pre-grilled' fish in a tourist trap; in Sharm, you must pick your specific fish from the ice display and wait for it to be cooked to order over real coals.
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Grilled Red Sea Fish is the absolute peak of coastal dining in Sharm, a masterclass in simplicity that lets the incredible quality of the local catch shine. The fish (usually Sea Bream, Snapper, or Grouper) is butterfly-cut and marinated in a 'Chermoula'-style paste of garlic, cumin, coriander, and fresh lemon before being grilled over white-hot charcoal. The skin becomes perfectly blistered and smoky, while the flesh remains incredibly moist and sweet. In Sharm, it is mandatory to eat this with your hands, using pieces of fresh Aish Baladi bread to scoop up the meat along with a side of zesty tahini and spicy green chilies. The trap is buying 'pre-grilled' fish in a tourist trap; in Sharm, you must pick your specific fish from the ice display and wait for it to be cooked to order over real coals.
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