Sticky Apricot Butter Braai Snoek: The South African delicacy you don’t want to miss. Image: Supplied.
Dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai for a perfect Father’s Day lunch
Prove that you can make dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai this Father’s Day. It’s super simple and celebrates South African dads and the food they enjoy.
Sticky Apricot Butter Braai Snoek: The South African delicacy you don’t want to miss. Image: Supplied.
Father’s Day is coming up and it’s in winter. We know you want to braai on a beautiful sunny day, even when it’s a bit cool. How about something that’s so quick to make that you’ll barely feel the cold? Dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai recipe is a classic recipe passed down generations and we want to share the joy of flavour with you. It’s sweet, sticky, a bit spicy and a flavour of explosion from a basic recipe which brings this local fish to brand new heights.
Dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai tips
Snoek, a long thin snake mackerel fish is a favourite of South Africans due to its flavour but also accessibility in shops. The apricot adds sweetness while chilli just lifts the flavour a bit. You want to baste the fish before putting it on the fire, skin-side down first. Only 7 minutes are needed as you baste the flesh on top. Flip it after 7 minutes and marvel at the crispy skin. You can baste it lightly before flipping it just for a moment again. It’s perfectly paired with sweet potatoes you put into the braai coals earlier.
Prove that you can make dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai this Father’s Day. It’s super simple and celebrates South African dads and the food they enjoy.
Dad’s favourite apricot snoek braai recipe
Course: MainCuisine: South AfricanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
40
minutesTotal time
50
minutesIngredients
1 1 snoek, defrosted
- Glaze
125 ml 125 butter
100 ml 100 apricot
50 ml 50 lemon juice
4 tbsp 4 chicken or fish spice
1 clove 1 garlic, crushed
chilly (optional)
Method
- In a saucepan, bring all the glaze ingredients to a boil.
- Rub the snoek with coarse salt before braaing. Wash off the salt before placing on the grill.
- Wait for coals to be at medium-high heat to braai snoek. The cooking time is very quick.
- Place your snoek in a folding braai grid. Place on a hot fire with the skin side downward. Baste the snoek regularly with the glaze. Braai for 7 minutes, until the fish turns white.
Notes
- Never defrost fish on a metal surface.
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