How to Make Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Chive Sauce is a delectable seafood dish that brings together the bold flavors of fresh grilled fish with a zesty, tangy sauce. This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or a special dinner at home, and it's sure to impress all of your guests with its vibrant colors and delightful taste.

Red snapper is a popular fish known for its mild, sweet flavor and firm texture, making it the ideal choice for grilling. When paired with the bright and refreshing le...

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Ingredients

  • 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 (Optional)
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 2-pound snapper

  • 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

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 545mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 666mg