Snoek Braai
South African

Snoek Braai

Succulent snoek, basted with apricot jam and butter, sizzles over the coals for a quintessential braai experience.

Medium1 hour

Where it comes from

Snoek braai is a Cape Town favorite, celebrated in coastal communities where fishing and outdoor cooking are a way of life.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Proteins

Herbs & Spices

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Clean and butterfly the snoek.

  2. 2

    Mix apricot jam, butter, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Baste the snoek with the mixture.

  4. 4

    Place on a hot grill skin side down.

  5. 5

    Cook until the flesh flakes easily.

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