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Grilled Red Snapper Recipe

Grilled Red Snapper- how to prepare and grill whole fish with fresh herbs and lemon, Mediterranean style fish at home! You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own whole fish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 1008 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , American

Ingredients

  • 2 whole red snappers , scaled, gutted
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley , coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 fresh lemons thinly sliced

Instructions

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  1. Cut diagonal slits about 2 inches apart on both sides of each fish. This allows it to cook evenly while on the grill.
  2. In a small bowl combine parsley, garlic, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and lemon zest. Rub half of mixture onto the inside of each fish.
  3. Stuff the inside of the fish with 5-6 lemon slices, fold slices in half if they have trouble fitting.
  4. Rub extra virgin olive oil of the outside of each fish. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of salt over the outside of each fish.
  5. To prepare the grilling basket, arrange a bed of lemon slices on one open side. Lie fish in a single layer over slices. Place remaining lemon slices over the tops of the fish. Close the basket.
  6. Heat grill to medium heat. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or until fish slits look white and flaky. Skin will be slightly charred.
  7. Remove from grilling basket and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. The skin is edible. Please be careful... fish has bones! Red snapper is very meaty, but you will find some.
  8. If you've tried this recipe, please come back and let us know how you liked it! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 1008kcal (50%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 185g (370%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 333mg (111%) Sodium 6312mg (263%) Potassium 3818mg (109%) Vitamin A 1585IU (32%) Vitamin C 26.2mg (29%) Calcium 309mg (31%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1008

% Daily Value*

Calories 1008kcal 50%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 185g 370%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 333mg 111%
Sodium 6312mg 263%
Potassium 3818mg 81%
Vitamin A 1585IU 32%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 29%
Calcium 309mg 31%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.