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Caribbean Grilled Yellowtail Snapper

Caribbean Grilled Yellowtail Snapper

This Caribbean Grilled Yellowtail Snapper is bursting with flavor from garlic, lime, and habanero pepper, served with a creamy garlic aioli.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • fish basket
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh whole snapper scaled, gutted, cleaned
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • fresh lime for serving
  • 1 large egg yolk for aioli
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced for aioli
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard for aioli
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt for aioli
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for aioli
  • 1 cup vegetable oil or other neutral tasting oil (do not use olive oil)
  • sprigs fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the Snapper

  • Ensure the fish is cleaned by your fish monger or clean it yourself.
  • Mound minced garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and kosher salt together; grind into a paste.
  • Mix in black pepper, scallions, shallots, lime juice, and olive oil.
  • Fill the fish cavity with thyme, sliced onions, and lime wedges.
  • Pour marinade into the fish; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Make the Garlic Aioli

  • Whisk together egg yolk, dijon mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Slowly drizzle in vegetable oil while whisking until emulsified.
  • Add lime juice and adjust seasonings as needed; refrigerate.

Grill the Snapper

  • Preheat grill to 450°F for direct heat grilling.
  • Spray fish basket and place fish inside (no need to remove marinade).
  • Grill fish for 10-12 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • Transfer fish to platter, sprinkle with scallions, parsley, and lime wedges; serve with garlic aioli.

Notes

For optimal flavor, allow the fish to marinate for the full hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 894mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 26.5mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Fish, grilling, Seafood, snapper
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