Red Snapper Grilled on Lemon, Herbs and Onions
This recipe features a whole red snapper grilled directly on a fragrant base of lemon and onion slices with fresh herbs. The fish is seasoned inside and out with garlic, salt, and pepper before cooking. It is placed atop the citrus and alliums on the grill, creating aromatic steam and preventing sticking. The method involves a careful flip halfway through the cooking time to ensure even doneness on both sides, resulting in a moist and flavourful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 -3 lb red snapper, gut and scales removed and cleaned
- 1 -2 sprig fresh oregano
- 1 -2 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 -2 sprig fresh tarragon
- 1 -2 sprig fresh parsley
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, skin removed and slightly crushed
- salt and pepper
Method
- Rub the garlic over the interior and exterior of the fish, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Insert a selection of the fresh herb sprigs and the crushed garlic cloves into the cavity of the fish.
- Lightly coat the hot grill grates with a brush of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the onion slices, remaining herb sprigs, and lemon slices directly on the prepared grill.
- Lay the seasoned fish on top of the arranged bed of lemons and onions.
- Lower the lid of the grill to cover the fish completely.
- Grill for about 10 minutes, then transfer the fish to a platter. Flip the onions and lemons, return the other side of the fish to the grill, and cook for 10 more minutes until done to your preference.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium75200 mg
Recipe details
CategoryLemon
AuthorRita1652
