Grilled Whole Red Snapper

Grilled Whole Red Snapper

from themountainkitchen.com
40 min
2 servings

Cooking whole fish on the grill seems difficult, but it really isn't. Use our guide to learn how to make delicious grilled whole red snapper.

Ingredients

  • 2 pound Red Snapper (Fresh, whole, cleaned with scales and guts removed)
  • 2 lemons (sliced into ¼-inch slices, + wedges for serving)
  • Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper (to taste)
  • 4-6 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

  1. 1

    Start with a freshly cleaned fish with scales and guts removed. Rinse the fish with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the fish inside and out with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. It’s best to lay the herbs against the fish and then the lemon, so lay 4-5 fresh lemon slices onto the grill basket or pan. Top the lemon slices with 1-2 springs of fresh rosemary and thyme. Place the fish on top of the herbs and lemons. Open the cavity and insert more lemon slices and herbs inside. Then place more herb springs on top of the fish, then finally, more lemon slices. Secure the basket or truss the fish.

  3. 3

    Place the fish over indirect heat. This will cook the fish slowly, allowing it to roast and cook internally.

  4. 4

    Use a sharp knife to cut the fish into filets into serving-sized pieces with lemon wedges. Don’t forget to serve the cheek meat from the head!