Best 7 Grilled Snapper With Caper Sauce Recipes

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Grilled snapper with caper sauce is a light, refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The snapper is grilled to perfection, and the caper sauce adds a salty, briny flavor that complements the fish beautifully. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SNAPPER AND ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 shallot, sliced
4 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, plus more to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 bunches asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, garlic, shallot, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the bell pepper is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cook until mostly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes; discard the thyme. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree; season with salt and pepper and add up to 1 more teaspoon vinegar, if needed.
  • Preheat a grill to high and generously oil the grates. Rub the fish with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Rub the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the fish skin-side down until the skin is marked and crisp, about 3 minutes. Carefully flip and grill until just cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Grill the asparagus, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Spoon the pepper sauce onto plates. Top with the fish and asparagus; sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 99 milligrams, Sodium 468 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 5 grams

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE



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The snapper in this recipe but if you prefer another for another fish, try mahi-mahi. It is a delicious firm, mild fish that won't fall apart on the grill.-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH LEMON CHIVE SAUCE



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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

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
5 lemons, juiced, divided
¼ cup sweet soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 bunch chives, chopped
½ red chile pepper, sliced
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
1 pinch salt to taste

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

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH FRENCH WEST INDIAN CAPER SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE FISH AND MARINADE:
4 snapper, , whole, small (each about 1 pound), cleaned and trimmed of fins, heads and tails left on
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 to 2 scotch bonnet chiles, seeded and chopped (for a spicier fish, leave the seed in)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh
FOR THE CAPER SAUCE:
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, minced fresh Italian (flat-leaf)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 scotch bonnet chile, seeded and minced
1 to 2 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin, plus 2 tablespoons for brushing
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the fish, inside and out, under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Make 3 to 4 diagonal slashes, to the bone, on each side of each fish. Set aside while you prepare the marinade.2. Combine the garlic, chiles, salt, pepper, and thyme in a mortar and pound to a paste with the pestle, then work in the lime juice or use a food processor, processing all the ingredients at once. Pour the mixture over the fish, turning the fish to coat and working the mixture into the slashes in the sides. Arrange the fish in a nonreactive baking dish or roasting pan, then cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 1 hour, turning once or twice.3. Preheat the grill to medium-high.4. While the fish marinate, prepare the caper sauce. Combine the garlic, shallot, parsley, capers, chile, lime juice, and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Whisk in the 1/4 cup oil and salt and pepper the sauce should be highly seasoned (see Note).5. When ready to cook, blot the fish dry with paper towels and brush generously on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. If you're worried about the fish sticking, use hinged fish grilling baskets otherwise, oil the grill grate and place the fish directly on it. Grill until the skin on the first side is dark and crisp and the flesh is cooked through to the bone on that side, 6 to 10 minutes. Turn each fish carefully with a long spatula and cook on the second side until the flesh breaks into firm flakes when pressed with a finger, another 6 to 10 minutes.6. Using the spatula, carefully transfer the fish to a platter. Bring them to the table, then fillet (if desired). Spoon some of the caper sauce on top of the fish and serve immediately, accompanied by the remaining sauce.Serves 4Note: For a smoother sauce, you can process the ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

GRILLED FISH WITH A LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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This recipe works great with any firm, white fish. I recommend red snapper fillets, grouper fillets, or amberjack for saltwater fish. Catfish or tilapia for freshwater fish. The cooktime specified is for fillets about 1 inch thick, so adjust your cooking time accordingly. If you don't have a fish grilling basket, you can use a disposable aluminum pan...directions are included. Be sure to rinse the capers to remove the excess salt.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (add 1/2 tsp if using a disposable aluminum pan to grill your fish in)
6 fish fillets, about 2 pounds
1 teaspoon dried dill
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (2 ounce) jar pimentos, diced and drained
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, cracked
2 lemons, thinly sliced
2 limes, thinly sliced
fresh parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Brush your fish basket with oil, or if using a disposable 13X9X2 inch aluminum pan, brush it with 1/2 tsp olive oil. Place the fillets in the basket or pan -- do not overlap the fillets. Brush the fillets with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle fillets with dillweed, lemon-pepper seasoning, and salt.
  • Place the pan on a grill rack; grill, covered, over medium-hot coals about 25 minutes (depends on the thickness of your fish fillets). Cook until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
  • While the fish is on the grill, prepare your sauce. Saute the onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in the mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, just until heated. This process takes about 7 to 10 minutes, so start it according to the thickness of your fish.
  • Arrange lemon and lime slices around the fillets. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired. Spoon the sauce over the fillets and serve.

SNAPPER WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND CAPERS



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Categories     Bake     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lemon     Snapper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon pulp
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
two 1/2-pound red snapper fillets
lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small skillet cook butter over moderate heat until it begins to brown and stir in shallot. Cook shallot until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl stir together parsley, capers, lemon pulp, and zest.
  • Put fish fillets in a jelly-roll pan, skin sides down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Brush fillets with butter mixture and sprinkle with parsley mixture. Bake fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 12 minutes, and garnish with lemon slices.

GRILLED STUFFED RED SNAPPER



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You can either stuff the fish with the seafood filling or simplify this recipe for yourself by spooning the stuffing on top of each fish fillet.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped green onions
¼ cup celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces cooked shrimp
4 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper

Steps:

  • Preheat coals in a covered grill to high heat.
  • To Make Stuffing: Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet. Add the bread crumbs. Saute and stir the mixture over medium-high heat till the bread crumbs are browned. Remove the bread crumbs to a mixing bowl.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in the skillet and saute the onions, celery and garlic until tender; add to bread crumbs in mixing bowl, then stir in shrimp, crab, parsley, salt and pepper and toss gently.
  • Cut foil to form a double-thickness 18x12-inch rectangle. Lay the fish fillets on the double thickness of foil. Mound the stuffing on top of the fillets.
  • Curl up the edges of the foil to form a tray. In a covered grill, arrange the preheated coals at either side of the grill. Test for medium heat above the center of the grill. Place the fish in foil in the center of the grill rack. Cover and grill for 20 to 25 minutes or just until the fish flakes easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 355.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh snapper fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a light pink color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe, as it has a fruity flavor that will complement the fish.
  • Don't overcrowd the grill. When grilling the snapper fillets, make sure to leave some space between them so that they can cook evenly.
  • Cook the snapper fillets over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning or drying out.
  • Baste the snapper fillets with the caper sauce while they are grilling. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the snapper fillets immediately with the remaining caper sauce. This dish is best enjoyed hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Grilled snapper with caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The snapper fillets are grilled to perfection and then topped with a flavorful caper sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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