Caribbean Grilled Red Snapper: A Juicy Twist for Seafood Lovers
The Caribbean Grilled Red Snapper is a vibrant and flavorful seafood dish that captures the essence of tropical cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red snapper fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, lime juice, garlic, paprika, thyme, and chopped jalapeño.
- Marinate the red snapper fillets in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the snapper fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve hot with a side of fresh tropical salsa.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by changing the amount of jalapeño used.
- Serve with a lime wedge for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caribbean, Grilled, Red Snapper, Seafood