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Grilled Snapper with Lemon and Herbs

A delicious and healthy grilled snapper recipe infused with fresh lemon and herbs, perfect for a summer meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish
  • 4 fillets snapper skinless
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Snapper
  1. Place the snapper fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Grill the Snapper
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the snapper from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Place the snapper fillets on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
  1. Remove the snapper from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or basil to the marinade.

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