West Coast Snoek / White Fish Braai with Apricot-Lemon Garlic Glaze – Authentic South Africa Recipe
Cape West Coast tradition brushing grilled ocean fish with a glossy, tangy apricot, lemon, and garlic glaze.
- Country of Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Firm coastal fish fillets, Roasted sweet potato wedges, Crisp green salad, Apricot jam, Fresh lemon juice
Ingredients for West Coast Snoek / White Fish Braai with Apricot-Lemon Garlic Glaze (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) firm coastal fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted sweet potato wedges, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crisp green salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with apricot jam
- 1.5 tbsp traditional South Africa seasoning (fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves crushed garlic, butter, rosemary)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together apricot jam, fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves crushed garlic, butter, rosemary, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant South Africa marinade.
- Coat firm coastal fish fillets and roasted sweet potato wedges thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear firm coastal fish fillets and roasted sweet potato wedges for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with crisp green salad, and serve immediately.