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Grilled Fish with Ladolemono

Ψάρι ψητό με λαδολέμονο

Whole grilled fish with oil-lemon sauce

Fish daysPrep 15 minCook 20 minServes 4
When to eat it. For fish days: the Transfiguration (August 6), the Annunciation, Palm Sunday, and many weekends of the Nativity Fast. Has fish, so keep it for fish days: the Annunciation, Palm Sunday, and Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends in much of the Nativity Fast.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Pat the fish dry, score the sides and season inside and out.
  2. Grill over hot coals or under a grill, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
  3. Whisk the ladolemono until thick and cloudy.
  4. Pour over the fish as soon as it comes off the grill.

Tip. The Transfiguration falls in the Dormition Fast, and fish is the treat of the day.

Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.

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