Whole Red Snapper Recipe Grilled

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Fish is one of the quickest healthy dinner options available, and this recipe for Grilled Red Snapper is no exception, needing little preparation and only a few basic ingredients.

If you’ve never eaten red snapper before, this is a great introductory recipe without much fuss that enhances the subtle, natural taste of the fish. Grilling adds even more flavor to this tasty dish, and is a quick and simple cooking method that anyone can master.

How to Grill Whole Red Snapper | Grilled Red Snapper

Grilled Whole Red Snapper with Sea Salt and Fresh Oregano Mix and Black Olive and Feta Cheese Relish 🔗

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Prep: 0 20min0

Total: 0 35min0

Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 8 servings, calories 258, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 4g, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 1g, Protein 26g, Cholesterol 59mg, Sodium 418mg

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole red snapper, about 1 pound each, scaled and gutted
  • 2 lemons, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 bunch fresh oregano sprigs, plus 2 tablespoons chopped oregano leaves
  • Greek olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoons sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chopped and pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction:

  1. Heat grill to medium high heat. Using a chef’s knife make slits in each side of the fish. Place a few slices of lemon, and a few sprigs of the oregano in each of the cavities. Brush the fish with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish on the grill and grill until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Carefully turn the fish over and continue to grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove and sprinkle fish with sea salt, chopped oregano and olive oil. 
  2. For the relish: Combine the olives, feta and lemon juice in a bowl, add the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Carefully fold the ingredients together.

FAQ

How do you grill a whole fish on a gas grill?

Transfer the fish to a platter, let stand for 10 minutes, then drizzle with oil and serve. Grill the fish over moderately high heat, uncovered, until it has a light charred exterior and is easy to remove from the grill, about 10 minutes.

How long does a whole fish take to grill?

The general rule for buying red snapper is that you should have 34 of a fish per person, with the skin still on to ensure that it cooks properly.

How do you grill snapper without it sticking?

Place the fish fillet skin-side down, perpendicular to the grates, cover the grill, and cook as directed until the skin is browned and the fish releases easily when lifted with a thin, metal spatula. If you want to grill fillets, skin-on helps to lessen sticking.

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