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Island-style Red Snapper


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When grilling fish, something simple like a surprising spice can totally transform it, easily making less a lot more. Frank Strauss, a personal chef in Alpharetta, sent in his recipe for a very tasty fish dish he calls Island-style Red Snapper. While an olive oil, citrus (in this case, lime) and garlic marinade is familiar enough, the addition of ground allspice gives the dish an unexpected twist. Grilling snapper can be a little tricky. Although quite delicious, it’s a flaky fish that can be delicate on the grill, so use care when turning it and keep movement to a minimum. You can also buy a larger piece and divide it after cooking.
-- Jeanne Besser, jbesser@ajc.com

Hands on time: 30 minutes  Total time: 30 minutes  Serves: 4

Ingredients:

    1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for the grill

    1 lime, zested and juiced

    1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1 teaspoon ground allspice

    4 (4- to 6-ounce) red snapper fillets, rinsed in cold water

Instructions:

Generously brush grilling surface with olive oil or spray with nonstick spray. Preheat the grill. In a zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic and allspice. Add the fish and gently move bag around to coat the fillets. Marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes. Remove fillets from bag and discard excess marinade.

Reduce grill heat to medium and place fillets skin side down on grilling surface. Grill uncovered for 4 minutes. Gently slide a spatula under the fish and turn over. Grill 4 minutes or until fillets are opaque.

Notes:

You can use any kind of hearty white fish instead of snapper. Serving suggestions: Corn salad, black beans and corn bread to make the meal.

Nutrition:

Per serving: 207 calories (percent of calories from fat, 26), 35 grams protein, 2 grams carbohydrates, trace fiber, 6 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 62 milligrams cholesterol, 76 milligrams sodium.

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