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Recipe

Galilee broiled fish with herbs

The meal the risen Jesus shared on the shore.

25 min · 2 serves

The passage behind it

Luke 24:42-43 says they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and he took it and ate before them. John 21:9 describes a fire of coals with fish laid on it, and bread. The fish of the lake were clean under Leviticus 11:9 — fins and scales. Tilapia, carp or sea bass all suit the method.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole fish with fins and scales (about 400 g each), cleaned
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • A handful of fresh herbs: parsley, mint, coriander
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • Salt and coarsely ground pepper
  • Flatbread and bitter greens, to serve

Method

  1. 1Score the fish twice on each side and rub inside and out with olive oil and salt.
  2. 2Fill the cavity with lemon slices, garlic and half the herbs.
  3. 3Grill over coals or under a hot broiler for 6-8 minutes a side, until the skin blisters and the flesh flakes.
  4. 4Rest for three minutes, scatter the remaining herbs, and serve with warm flatbread and greens.

A blessing for the table

Lord Jesus, you ate with your friends after the resurrection. Sit with us at this table too.

A suggested prayer, not a Scripture quotation.

Foods in the guide

Related verses

“These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat.”
Leviticus 11:9

In context: The criterion for water creatures under the Mosaic law: fins and scales.

“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
1 Timothy 4:4-5

In context: Written against teachers who forbade foods. Thanksgiving, not a food list, is the emphasis here.

“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31

In context: The foundation verse of this platform: ordinary eating is placed under the glory of God.

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