mediterranean · dinner
Grilled fish on freekeh
Light evening dish: wild sea fish grilled simply, served on freekeh dressed with olive oil.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
Steps
- 01
Cook the freekeh
25 minCook the freekeh in 600 ml lightly salted water, covered, on low heat for 25 minutes.
- 02
Grill the fish
10 minBrush the fish with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill over high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- 03
Plate
5 minSpread the freekeh on plates, lay the fish on top, drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
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