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grilled red snapper

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skin-on red snapper fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, zest of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, ¾ tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
  2. Pat 4 skin-on snapper fillets dry. Brush all over with the marinade and let sit while you heat the grill.
  3. Heat a grill to medium-high (400°F). Clean and oil the grates. Place fillets skin-side down, cover, and cook 4 to 5 minutes without moving. Flip and cook 3 to 4 minutes more, until the fish reaches 135°F in the thickest part.
  4. Transfer to plates, squeeze extra lemon wedges over top, and serve immediately.

Notes

If your snapper is thicker than an inch, add a minute or two per side and check the temperature early. The fish will continue cooking for a moment after it leaves the grill, so pull it at 135°F and let it rest just briefly before serving.