Prepare the fish: Place snappers in a large, shallow glass baking dish. Coat fish, inside and out, with the marinade. Insert 2 lemon slices into the cavity of each fish, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Heat grill to medium-high, following manufacturers instructions for indirect cooking.
This simple grilled red snapper recipe has clean flavors and a nice char flavor from the grill. It's well seasoned but not overly spicy. Serve along with grilled veggies or a fresh green salad to make it a meal. Read the full recipe after the video. What Is Red Snapper? Red snapper is a firm, white fish with reddish-pink skin.
Like most seafood, freshness is key. Try to cook your red snapper within a day of purchase (or within 24 hours of thawing). Snapper is an easy fish to cook. You can grill it as we do here, roast it or saute it. Snapper is a somewhat firm fish so it holds together well on the grill.
What Is Red Snapper? Red snapper is a firm, white fish with reddish-pink skin. A variety of species are commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the eastern seaboard south of the Carolinas to northern South America as well as Southeast Asia.