How to Make Surf and Turf - Gulf Coast Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to surf and turf dishes, there are few combinations that can match the deliciousness of Gulf Coast style. This unique take on the classic surf and turf pairs fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico with savory cuts of beef and is a favorite along the southern coastline. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish makes it a standout choice for any special occasion meal or seafood lover's feast.

One of the things that sets Gulf Coast style surf and turf apart is th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 large Vidalia, or other sweet onion sliced into rings
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper, bones removed
  • 1 dash soy sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Open fish basket, or similar wire cooking basket and line one side with strips of bacon, leaving a 1/2 inch space between slices. Cover the layer of bacon with a layer of onion rings. Place the fish fillets on top of the onion. Cover fish with more onion, then strips of bacon over the onion. Close the basket, and lightly sprinkle with soy sauce.
  • Place the basket on the hot grill, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the bacon is just cooked through. Remove from grill, and open the basket. Place a similarly sized plate upside down onto the food, and flip the basket and plate over so that the food is on top of the plate. Lift off the basket, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    649 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 1034mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 765mg