Grilled Red Snapper

5 from 1 vote

This grilled red snapper was flaky, flavorful and filing. Topped with a citrus chimichurri, the sauce elevated the recipe to another level.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled red snapper, grilled fish, fish recipes, red snapper recipes, grill recipes, grilling recipes, grillin with dad recipes, grilling with dad recipes.

Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

Red Snapper Ingredients

1 Whole red snapper
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Dad's Steak seasoning
1/4 cup Fresh parsley
2 Lemon Slices

Citrus Chimichurri Ingredients

1 Batch of parsley
1 Batch of cilantro
1 Orange
1 Lemon
1 Lime
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tbsp Minced garlic
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
1/2 cup Olive oil

Instructions

Grilled Red Snapper Instructions

Score the red snapper on both sides.
Coat the entire fish with olive oil and season the inside of the belly with the steak seasoning.
Stuff the inside with fresh parsley and a few slices of lemon.
Preheat the grill to a medium 375 degrees and set for direct heat.
Clean and oil the grates with olive oil.
Place the seasoned snapper on the direct side and cook about 3-5 minutes on one side then flip to repeat the process. Remove it off the grill once the internal temperature of the grilled red snapper reads 145 degrees.

Citrus Chimichurri Instructions

Start off with finely chopping an entire batch of parsley and cilantro.
Place the chopped herbs in a bowl and add the zest from 1 orange, zest from 1 lime, zest from 1 lemon, juice from 1 lemon, juice from 1 lime, juice from 1/2 orange, the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt for taste and a lot of olive oil. Mix the ingredients together.
Place the whole grilled red snapper on a large serving plate. Pour the homemade citrus chimichurri sauce over the fish and enjoy.

Notes

Purchase a large filet if you are uncomfortable cooking a whole fish.

Do not step away from the grill while the fish is on. This is a quick cook.

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