Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Snapper

Name: Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Snapper
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons choped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 dried rosemary; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; fresh ground pepper; 2 lbs fresh red snapper, cleaned; 1 lemons or 1 lime, thinly sliced

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 2-4 serving(s) 🏷 European

Grilling a whole fish is an excellent way to preserve its natural moisture and achieve maximum flavour. This recipe uses a robust paste of fresh garlic, rosemary, basil, and red pepper flakes to season the snapper inside and out. After a brief grill, the fish is tender and flaky, perfect for serving straight from the bone. It's a straightforward yet impressive dish ideal for a summer meal.

Ingredients

3 garlic, minced
2 tablespoons choped fresh rosemary or 1 1/2 dried rosemary
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
fresh ground pepper
2 lbs fresh red snapper, cleaned
1 lemons or 1 lime, thinly sliced

Method

Remove any extra fins and the tail from your snapper.
Season the interior and exterior of the fish thoroughly with salt and pepper.
Mix the first seven listed ingredients together until well combined.
Use a mortar and pestle to crush the herbs and spices into a paste.
Alternatively, finely chop all the ingredients together on a cutting board.
Fill the fish's cavity with the herb mixture and rub any remainder over its skin.
Place lemon or lime slices on top of the fish, if you like.
Cook the whole fish on the grill for about 7 minutes per side until done.
Take the fish off the grill and gently separate the fillets from the bone to serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium3797500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryEuropean

AuthorKozmic Blues