Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper is a quick and easy fish dinner that can be prepared on your gas or charcoal grill in under 30 minutes and is always a hit. Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper will become an instant classic for all your future BBQs.
Caribbean Grilled Whole Red Snapper with Caribbean Salsa
Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper 🔗
Incredibly zesty and bright, this seasoning for grilled red snapper is an instant classic. Best enjoyed on a sunny beach with a cold drink.
Ingredients:
- 2 whole red snapper, about 2 pounds each
- 4 scallions, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican Jerk Blend
- zest of two lemons
Instruction:
- Make sure fish is cleaned and scaled.Combine 2 minced cloves of garlic with scallions, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of Jamaican Jerk blend and rub on the insides of the red snapper. Combine the remaining garlic and spice rub with the lemon juice, olive oil and soy sauce. Preheat grill. Place the red snapper on the grill over a medium high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes per side, basting with lemon juice baste frequently.
FAQ
How do you know when red snapper is done?
Be careful when using strong seasonings as they can overpower the delicate flavor of red snapper. It is best to use milder seasonings like fresh herbs and lemon juice. Roasting red snapper over lemon slices or in lemon juice is one of the best ways to prepare it.
What does Caribbean snapper taste like?
However, red snapper is actually safe to eat with an internal temperature of anything 125°F or higher, so if you prefer your fish a little less done, that’s totally fine too. Red snapper is finished when its internal temperature reaches 137°F.