Mediterranean Grilled Red Snapper with Tomato Basil Relish
Red snapper, with its delicate, flaky white fish and rich flavor, is a perfect centerpiece for any meal. This red snapper recipe combines fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and healthy cooking methods which is the hallmark of The Mediterranean Diet.
Ingredients
Grilled Red Snapper
- 2 Red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 Cloves garlic, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Lemon, for juice
- ½ teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for serving
Tomato Basil Relish
- 1 Large roma tomato
- 1 Garlic clove or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4-5 Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat the Grill
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to medium heat
Prepare the Snapper
- Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This step ensures the flesh of the fish is ready to absorb the marinade.
Marinate the Fillets
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, and thyme leaves. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the snapper fillets. Season fish with salt and pepper to taste. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to a few hours.
While the fish marinates, prepare the Tomato Basil Relish
- Chop tomatoes, garlic, and basil, then mix with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Set aside to top the fish after grilling.
Grill the Snapper
- To cook the fish fillet, heat a flat-top grill to medium-high heat and rub it with oil to prevent the fish from sticking. Place the fish fillet on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Just before removing from the grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets for extra flavor. Serve with tomato basil relish and lemon wedges.
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