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Grilled Mediterranean Snapper


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  • Author: Tania Goulart
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore

Description

Flaky grilled snapper fillets swim in a bright, flavorful sauce of sautéed onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers. A simple yet elegant weeknight meal.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 24 ounces (680 g) snapper fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) dry white wine
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) green olives
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 2 Serrano peppers
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Brush the fish with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill for 2 minutes per side. Set aside and cover to keep warm.
  2. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  3. Pour in the white wine, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half. Scrape the bottom of the pan to dissolve the browned bits.
  4. Add tomatoes, capers, Serrano pepper, olives, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened.
  5. Reduce heat, add the grilled fish, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  6. Plate and serve with vegetables.

Notes

  • For even cooking, ensure snapper fillets are of uniform thickness. Thicker fillets may require slightly longer grilling time.
  • Substitute cherry or grape tomatoes for larger tomatoes; halve them before adding to the sauce.
  • Store leftover snapper and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 100