Grilled Whole Snapper Recipe

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Grilled Whole Snapper
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
272
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb whole red snappers, cleaned and scaled
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large sprigs rosemary
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

  1. Light the grill. Rinse the fish; dry the surfaces and cavities thoroughly. Cut shallow incisions in a crisscross pattern, about 1 inch apart, in each side of both fish. Season each fish cavity with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Put a rosemary sprig in each cavity or rub with 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. Rub the surface of both fish using 2 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, the chopped fresh or remaining 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on both sides of each fish. Drizzle both sides with the remaining tablespoon oil.
  2. Put the fish in a grill basket or onto a very clean grill rack. Cook over moderately high heat for 7 minutes. Turn and grill until golden and just done, about 7 minutes longer. Remove the fish carefully so it doesn't stick.
  3. Serve the fish on a platter. Run a knife between the flesh and the bones and lift off the fillet. Turn the fish over and repeat. Repeat with the other fish. Pass lemon wedges.
  4. Roasted Whole Snapper: Purchase one three-and-a-half-pound snapper instead of two smaller ones. Prepare the fish in the same manner through Step 1, using one-quarter teaspoon salt and both sprigs or one teaspoon rosemary in the cavity. Heat the oven to 450° instead of lighting the grill. Put the fish on a rack in a roasting pan; cook until just done, about twenty minutes. No need to turn the fish while cooking.
  5. Wine Recommendation: Snapper is a delicate fish, and though grilling adds some stronger flavors, you'll be best off with a fairly neutral but crisp white. Orvieto Classico strikes the perfect balance.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.35 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.33g 19%
Cholesterol 62.92mg 21%
Sodium 702.94mg 29%
Potassium 721.44mg 15%
Total Carbs 1.8g 1%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Protein 36.04g 72%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 61.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 146.68 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.64g 19%
Cholesterol 33.89mg 21%
Sodium 378.58mg 29%
Potassium 388.55mg 15%
Total Carbs 0.97g 1%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 19.41g 72%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 7%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 33.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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