Grilled Whole Snapper Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb whole red snappers, cleaned and scaled
1 tsp salt
2 large sprigs rosemary
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dry bread crumbs
lemon wedges, for serving

Directions:

Light the grill. Rinse the fish; dry the surfaces and cavities thoroughly. Cut shallow incisions in a crisscross pattern, about 1 inch apart, in each side of both fish. Season each fish cavity with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Put a rosemary sprig in each cavity or rub with 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary. Rub the surface of both fish using 2 tablespoons of the oil, the garlic, the chopped fresh or remaining 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on both sides of each fish. Drizzle both sides with the remaining tablespoon oil.
Put the fish in a grill basket or onto a very clean grill rack. Cook over moderately high heat for 7 minutes. Turn and grill until golden and just done, about 7 minutes longer. Remove the fish carefully so it doesn't stick.
Serve the fish on a platter. Run a knife between the flesh and the bones and lift off the fillet. Turn the fish over and repeat. Repeat with the other fish. Pass lemon wedges.
Roasted Whole Snapper: Purchase one three-and-a-half-pound snapper instead of two smaller ones. Prepare the fish in the same manner through Step 1, using one-quarter teaspoon salt and both sprigs or one teaspoon rosemary in the cavity. Heat the oven to 450° instead of lighting the grill. Put the fish on a rack in a roasting pan; cook until just done, about twenty minutes. No need to turn the fish while cooking.
Wine Recommendation: Snapper is a delicate fish, and though grilling adds some stronger flavors, you'll be best off with a fairly neutral but crisp white. Orvieto Classico strikes the perfect balance.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	272.35 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.33g	19%
Cholesterol	62.92mg	21%
Sodium	702.94mg	29%
Potassium	721.44mg	15%
Total Carbs	1.8g	1%
Sugars	0.12g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.17g	1%
Protein	36.04g	72%
Vitamin C	4mg	7%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	61.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.68 Kcal (614 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.64g	19%
Cholesterol	33.89mg	21%
Sodium	378.58mg	29%
Potassium	388.55mg	15%
Total Carbs	0.97g	1%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.09g	1%
Protein	19.41g	72%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	7%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	33.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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