Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon Butter

Ingredients

• 4 fillet Skin-on red snapper fillets, 6-8 oz each
• 1 tbsp tbsp Neutral oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 small clove Garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 tsp !tsp Finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tbsp tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp tbsp Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• small pinch pinch Kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
2. Clean the grill grates thoroughly and oil them.
3. Pat the snapper completely dry.
4. Brush the fish lightly with oil. Season with the salt and pepper.
5. Place the fish skin-side down. Leave undisturbed for approximately 4–5 minutes until the skin crisps and releases reasonably easily.
6. Flip carefully. Grill the flesh side for 2–4 minutes depending on thickness.
7. Meanwhile, melt the butter gently. Add the grated garlic and cook approximately 30 seconds. Do not brown the garlic.
8. Remove the butter from the heat. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley and pinch of salt.
9. Remove the snapper from the grill. Spoon the garlic-lemon butter over the hot fish. Serve immediately.

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Chef's Notes

Do not call this "Traditional Gulf Coast Snapper" or imply it is a codified historic preparation. It is Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon Butter in a simple Gulf Coast-inspired style. Best fresh. Reheat gently to avoid drying.

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