Thai Grilled Whole Red Snapper
This Thai Whole Grilled Snapper is an easy and delicious recipe to make on the grill! Perfectly cooked fish in a tangy, spicy herby sauce. So simple!
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Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili paste or 2 red thai chilies minced
- A drop of sesame oil
- 1 whole red snapper scaled and gutted
- ¼ cup packed mint leaves chopped
- ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 scallions chopped
Instructions
- Combine the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and set aside until you are ready to cook the fish. Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead, covered and chilled. Add the herbs right before cooking the fish.
- Preheat a grill to medium and brush the snapper with vegetable oil on both sides. Carefully place the fish directly on the grates and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the flesh is opaque throughout.
- Remove the fish to a platter and spoon the sauce over top. Garnish with more herbs and slices of lime. To serve, use two forks to lift the meat from the bones, then lift the bone to remove the meat from the other side. Use your fingers to pick out the rest. Don't be shy, you won’t want any going to waste.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Potassium: 1343mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg