How to Broil Snapper

Snapper, with its delicate, flaky and mild-flavored white meat, is an ideal fish for experimenting in the kitchen, as it tends to go well with many different marinades and spices. Although there are 17 different varieties of saltwater snapper found in warmer waters in parts of the Atlantic and the Caribbean, the most commonly served in the United States is red or yellowtail snapper, with some of the best harvested in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Because snapper fillets are more delicate than many other types of fish commonly cooked on the grill, such as tuna or halibut steaks or meaty salmon fillets, a gentler cooking method is often preferred. If cooked to perfection, snapper will melt in your mouth, and broiling is often a good way to go.