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How to BBQ a Snapper (6 Steps)
Fish typically doesn't come to mind when you imagine a barbecue, but seafood is great when it's grilled. Snapper, a medium-firm fish, grills better than other delicate fish such as flounder or tilapia. Most recipes recommend grilling snapper whole. This fish has a sweet flavor and pairs well with Mediterranean or Asian flavors. Keep it simple, using olive oil, fresh herbs and lemons, or create a sweet and spicy Asian-inspired barbecue sauce.
Things You'll Need
- Grilling basket
- Non-stick spray
- Fish spatula
- Oil
- Skillet
- 1 large fresh snapper
Barbeque snapper
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Purchase a fresh snapper. Look for a fish with clear eyes that is firm to the touch. Stay clear of fish with a strong fishy aroma. Wash the fish under cold running water and pat dry.
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Score each side of the fish three times, cutting to the bone, according to Bon Appétit Magazine. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
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Preheat the grill. You will cook the fish over medium heat. Thoroughly oil the fish basket with vegetable oil or coat with a nonstick spray.
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Prepare a sauce or glaze for the fish. While you can make your own, here's a suggestion: Toast 6 guajillo and 2 ancho chiles in a skillet until they slightly darken in color. Transfer the chiles to a sheet and cool. Remove stems and seeds. Add 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar to a pan and cook over medium heat until the sugar becomes syrup after seven minutes. Turn off the heat and add 2 ½ tablespoons of chopped garlic.
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Mix together ¾ cup orange juice, ½ cup grapefruit juice and 5 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Incorporate the agave nectar, crumbled chiles and citrus juices. Turn the heat back on and bring the mixture to a boil. Allow the glaze to thicken for about 20 minutes, then strain it.
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Place the fish in a basket. When the grill is ready, place the basket on the grill rack. Cook the fish with the grill lid closed for 7 minutes. Carefully turn the fish over, and brush 2 tablespoons of the glaze on the fish. Cook the fish until it's just opaque. Top the fish with the remaining glaze. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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