Bajan Grilled Flying Fish Lettuce Wraps with Tangy Herb Sauce

About this meal

A fresh Barbadian twist on wraps, featuring locally inspired grilled flying fish, tropical slaw, and a zesty herb sauce all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves—a light, satisfying meal supporting weight loss goals.

Ingredients

• Fresh flying fish fillets — 200g
• Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves — 6 large leaves
• Cabbage (shredded) — 1 cup
• Carrot (julienned) — 1/2 cup
• Cucumber (sliced thin) — 1/3 cup
• Red onion (thinly sliced) — 2 tbsp
• Lime juice (fresh) — 2 tbsp
• Fresh thyme — 1 tsp, chopped
• Fresh parsley — 1 tbsp, chopped
• Scotch bonnet pepper (seeded, minced, optional) — 1/4 tsp
• Garlic (minced) — 1 clove
• Olive oil — 1 tbsp
• Sea salt — 1/4 tsp
• Black pepper — 1/8 tsp

Steps

1. Pat fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, thyme, and half the lime juice.
2. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill. Lightly brush the fish with half of the olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until just cooked and lightly charred.
3. In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, cucumber, red onion, and optional scotch bonnet. Toss with the remaining lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt for a fresh slaw.
4. In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, and a reserved splash of olive oil for a tangy herb sauce.
5. Lay out lettuce leaves, add a layer of slaw, top with grilled flying fish, and drizzle with herb sauce.
6. Wrap or fold lettuce leaves over filling and serve immediately.