Nothing brings people together like a good old-fashioned snoek braai. This recipe is as simple as it gets—just a touch of sweetness from apricot jam, a bit of heat from the chilli, and that unmistakable smoky flavour from the coals. It’s the kind of meal that reminds you of home, of family, of Easter weekends filled with good food and even better company.
So fire up the braai, grab a lekker snoek, and let’s get cooking!
1 Food Lover’s Braai Snoek, defrosted
Apricot chilli glaze:
½ cup (125ml) smooth apricot jam
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
1-2 red chillies, finely chopped
1 Tbsp (15ml) Food Lover’s salted butter
1 Tbsp (15ml) Food Lover’s blended seed & extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp (30ml) Food Lover’s 100% lemon juice
2 Tbsp (30ml) fruit chutney
2 Tbsp (30ml) fresh parsley, chopped
freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
Place all the glaze ingredients in a saucepan and heat until it reaches a simmer. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until reduced and thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Place the defrosted snoek, butterflied open, on a grid and place on the braai, skin-side down. Baste the top of the snoek with the apricot glaze.
Do not turn the snoek. Allow it to cook through on one side, continuing to baste intermittently. Once the snoek starts to change colour, cook for a further 5 to 6 minutes, making sure not to overcook it.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a fresh side salad of choice.
