Grilled Marlin in Lettuce Leaves   HT BBQ  30mins plus Marinating

Serves   4        Hot  Barbecue    Fish  Herbs  Vegetables  Healthy Eating     Main Course  Gluten Wheat Dairy Free  Eggless

Ingredients

   4 Marlin, Shark, Tuna or Swordfish Steaks

   2 Lettuces, leaves separated

   The juice of a Lemon

   4 tbsp Olive Oil

   1 tbsp Fennel Seeds

   Salt

   2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

   2 tbsp Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

1. In a bowl mix together the lemon juice, fennel seeds, salt, garlic and parsley until well blended.

2. Place the fish in a shallow dish, pour the marinade over and leave in a cool place for at least 1 hour.

3. Wash the larger outer leaves of the lettuces and dry well. Reserve the smaller leaves for garnish.

4. Take 3 or 4 lettuce leaves (depending on how large they are) and spread open.

5. Place a fish steak with as much of the marinade adhering to it, and place on the lettuce leaves. Tie into a parcel with kitchen string.  Repeat with the remaining lettuce and fish so you have 4 parcels.

6. Grill over hot coals for about 10 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the steaks, until cooked through. Serve immediately.

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