Grilled red snapper is a flavorful and tropical dish that bursts with vibrant colors and tantalizing tastes. This grilled fish recipe combines the flaky, tender texture of red snapper with the sweet and tangy flavors of a tropical fruit salsa, creating a delightful and exotic culinary experience. The salsa, made from a medley of tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and papaya, provides a refreshing contrast to the savory grilled fish. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a special occasion dinner, offering a taste of the tropics in every bite.
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GRILLED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Provided by Patricia Rain
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat a grill.
- Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine fruits with the green onion. Remove seeds and veins from chiles and mince. Add to fruit mixture along with the agave or brown sugar and chopped cilantro. Add salt, vanilla and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings.
GRILLED SEA BASS WITH TROPICAL SALSA
Categories Fish Fruit Tomato Mango Pineapple Bass Bell Pepper Grill/Barbecue Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 10 ingredients in medium bowl; toss to blend. Season salsa with salt. Chill to blend flavors, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fish with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until just opaque in center, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Top with salsa and serve.
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.
GRILLED RED SNAPPER
Serve up some incredible style with our recipe for Grilled Red Snapper that features chopped ham, hears of palm and red onions. Grill the fish whole, wrap it in banana leaves and enjoy Grilled Red Snapper.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Fish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cut 1 orange into slices; place in the inside cavity of the fish. Place fish on banana leaves; brush generously with barbecue sauce on both sides. Wrap fish in leaves.
- Grill fish 35 to 40 min., turning several times, or until cooked through and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, section remaining oranges by cutting a 1/2-inch thick slice off the top and bottom ends of oranges. Cut the peel and the pith away from the fruit with a sharp paring knife, using a downward motion that follows the shape of the orange. Cut the orange segments into small cubes; place in a medium bowl. Add any juice from oranges, hearts of palm, onions, cilantro and ham. Serve fruit salsa with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 23 g, Protein 26 g
GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SALSA
Sweet fresh strawberries and lucscious avocado provide a nice balance to tange jalapeno pepper, red onion, cilantro and lime. We love red snapper, but salmon, swordfish, or tuna filets works equally well here. Scoop up any extra salsa with tortilla chips. (Taken from www.wholefoodsmarkets.com)
Provided by Peggy L.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wearing rubber gloves, remove stems, seeds, and ribs from the jalapeno, then finely chop.
- In a bowl stire together jalapeno, strawberries, onion, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt, and avocado.
- Preheat grill.
- Pat fish dry, then arrange, skin sides up, in one layer on platter.
- Brush both sides of fish with the oil and sprinkle with salt and lime zest.
- Grill fish, skin side down, without turnning until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer fish, skin sides up with a metal spatula to a platter.
- Carefully remove skin.
- Serve with Strawberry avocado salsa.
- Cooking note: Salsa may be made several hours ahead and chilled, covered. If making ahead wait to add the sugar, salt and avocado until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 537.9, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.7, Protein 46.3
RED SNAPPER WITH MANGO SALSA
A different, wonderful flavor for a firm, white fish. You can use red snapper, grouper or trigger fish. The mango salsa is excellent with chicken as well.
Provided by breezermom
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut fish into 4 serving size portions. Measure the thickness of the fish. Brush with a mixture of 1 tbsp lime juice and water.
- In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice and pepper. Rub onto fish.
- Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees until fish flakes easitly when tested with a fork. Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
- To serve, brush fish with pan juices and serve with mango salsa and garnish with lime slices.
- Mango Salsa:.
- Combine mango, 1 red bell pepper, green onions, hot chili pepper, olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, vinegar, lime peel, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14, Protein 24.9
BAKED SNAPPER & TROPICAL SALSA
Fish fillets are placed over fresh spinach leaves, topped with a zesty tomato, mango and pineapple salsa then baked for a light and delicious entrée.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix salsa, pineapple and mango.
- Place spinach evenly in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with fillets. Spoon 2 Tbsp. of the salsa mixture over each fillet; cover with foil. Set remaining salsa mixture aside for serving with fish.
- Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve with reserved salsa mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
GRILLED RED SNAPPER
The mild flavor of red snapper combined with fresh herbs, citrus, and blackened seasoning cooked to perfection on a charcoal grill will have you coming back for more!
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Snapper Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Clean red snapper and score fish on both sides. Rub inside and outside with oil, then generously rub with blackened seasoning inside and outside.
- Stuff snapper with bell peppers, garlic, thyme, and orange, lime, and lemon slices.
- Place snapper on the hot grill and cook until fish easily flakes with a fork, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 332.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 187.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH LEMON CHIVE SAUCE
This dish has always been my favorite, easy to make and easy to get the ingredients. It can be served with pita bread, salad, or steamed rice, but I prefer it with steamed rice. Passed down from mum to me as a family delicacy.
Provided by ELevo
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Place snapper on a large plate; squeeze juice of 1 lemon onto each side and inside cavity. Set snapper aside to marinate, about 10 minutes. Combine soy sauce, butter, and ginger in a small bowl. Mix remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, chives, chile pepper, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Heat a large skillet to smoking hot over medium-high heat. Cook snapper until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Place snapper on preheated grill; brush with soy mixture on each side. Grill, basting occasionally with soy mixture, until snapper flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- Transfer snapper to serving platter. Pour tomato mixture over snapper to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 544.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients.
Tips:
- Choose a red snapper that is firm to the touch and has bright, clear eyes. Avoid fish that has a slimy or dull appearance.
- To prevent the fish from sticking to the grill, lightly oil the grates before cooking.
- Cook the fish over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is cooking, make the tropical fruit salsa. Combine your favorite tropical fruits, such as mango, pineapple, and papaya, with red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve the grilled red snapper with the tropical fruit salsa and a side of rice or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Grilled red snapper with tropical fruit salsa is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The fish is cooked to perfection and the salsa is refreshing and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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