![]() Grill the Fish - Place the fillets, skin side down, on the grill. Sprinkle the spice mixture across the fleshy side of the fish fillets. Blot off any excess water with some paper towels. Brush fish with olive oil. Prepare the Fish - If your snapper is frozen, allow it to defrost and come to room temperature. Make the Spice Mixture - Mix the paprika, garlic powder, salt, cayenne, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Clean the grill grates as the fish will go directly on them. Heat the Grill - Bring a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Optional Toppings - You can serve the fish with lemon or lime wedges and chopped fresh parsley. ![]() ![]() You'll use 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of cayenne, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Seasonings - You'll make a cajun seasoning blend for this recipe. You don't need to use extra-virgin olive oil for this, use the cheaper stuff! Olive Oil - You'll coat the fillets in 1 ½ tablespoons of olive oil. They should have the skin on (this will help them stay together on the grill) and be 5 to 6 ounces each. Red Snapper Fillets - You'll need 2 red snapper fillets. It's similar to other white fish with its sweet, slightly nutty flavor. It's a great fish for people who don't like fishy tasting fish, like kids and people who enjoy milder fish. Red snapper is a mild, rosy-colored white fish with a firm texture and sweet flavor. The whole fish usually weighs between 2 and 5 pounds, when filleted, a snapper will serve 2 to 4 people. ![]() Whole red snapper fish can also be grilled, but I think it's easier to serve the fillets. Either omit or reduce the cayenne if your kids don't like spicy food. If you are making this recipe for kids, please note that the seasoning blend is a bit spicy. It's one of my favorite fish recipes and I think you'll love it too! The whole family (kids included) will like this easy recipe. If you're always looking for easy dinner recipes, add this one to your meal plans. You can grill red snapper on a gas grill (like I did), charcoal grill, or in a grill pan. This method for cooking snapper is incredibly easy - you'll have dinner ready in just a few minutes! Grilling snapper results in a tender, moist fish that flakes apart. It's spicy without burning your mouth and compliments the delicate flavor of the snapper perfectly.This delicious grilled red snapper recipe has a cajun seasoning crust that's bursting with flavor. No matter the cooking method used, it's heavenly, and hits the spot on super hot days. Not required for my husband because tasted so good!"- Lucia I didn't do the broiler at the end, and that would make it ”prettier”!. EXCELLENT and unique and exactly the sauce I was looking for! You are right any white fish. Used Florida Red snapper little less spicy for my husband ( I added more after for me) w local honey. "Just made this tonight because I wanted something ”unique” tired of lemon garlic or breaded seafood. This is typically red snapper rubbed with chile paste, garlic and some sort of acidic juice (lime or orange, or both), and then grilled, sauteed or roasted in banana leaves. Please don't ask me how to pronounce that. All over the island, you see a dish they call Tix N Chic fish. I'm ending this little recipe adventure with a fish recipe. My husband loved it, and he figured I wouldn’t like it. Made this tonight, and it was delicious!!! I’m not a hot spicy fan, but the honey calmed the heat. First, I posted Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche Cups recipe, and then I followed it up with a Mexican Restaurant Style Yellow Rice recipe. This week, I decided to post recipes inspired by the delicious food found on my favorite island getaway. So, are you tired of me talking about my favorite place in the world yet? Isla Mujeres, that is.
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