Catch ’em & Cook ’em: Smoky Broiled Mullet
Ingredients
2 Lbs mullet fillets
1/3 C soy sauce
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp liquid smoke
1 clove garlic finely chopped
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
Lemon wedges for garnish
How to:
1. Skin fillets and cut into serving size portions
2. Combine remaining ingredients except lemon wedges and mix thoroughly
3. Place fish on a well greased broiler pan and brush with sauce
4. Broil about 3 inches from source of heat for 4 to 6 minutes
5. Turn carefully and brush other side with sauce
6. Broil 4 to 6 minutes longer, basting occasionally until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork
7. Serve with lemon wedges.
Serves 6
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