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Whole Red Snapper Recipe

Inspired by Oyster House Seafood & O-Bar

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Grilled with citrus & herbs, garlic butter sauce, Charleston red rice, grilled asparagus

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Ingredients

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For the Whole Red Snapper

1 each Whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled

2 tbs olive oil

1 each Lemon, sliced

1 each Lime, sliced

1 bunch Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill)

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

4 tbs Unsalted butter

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

For the Charleston Red Rice

1 cup Long-grain rice

2 cups Chicken broth

4 slices Bacon, chopped

1 each Onion, diced

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 each Bell pepper, diced

1 cup Crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

For the Grilled Asparagus

1 lb Asparagus spears

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Method

Prepare the Whole Red Snapper

1

Marinate the Fish

Rub the whole red snapper with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon and lime slices, and fresh herbs. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Grill the Fish

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the snapper for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.

Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce

3

Make the Sauce

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Keep warm.

Prepare the Charleston Red Rice

4

Cook the Rice

In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the bacon fat, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.

Prepare the Grilled Asparagus

5

Grill the Asparagus

Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.