Jamaican Grilled White Snapper
Ingredients
| 1 whole white sapper, about 2 lbs | ||
| 5 large cloves garlic, crushed | ||
| 1 large red onion, thinly sliced | ||
| 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced | ||
| 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced | ||
| 1 small bunch thyme | ||
| 1 habanero pepper, whole | ||
| kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
| juice and zest from 2 limes |
This recipe uses fresh whole white snapper, but you may use red snapper or any whole fish may be cooked in this manner.
- Remove any scales from the fish, then remove the insides of the fish leaving the head and tail intact.
- Squeeze lime juice all over the fish, inside and out, then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the garlic cloves to the inside of the fish along with a small bunch of thyme.
- Place the fish on a 12 x 12 sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil then add the habanero, bell peppers,lime zest and onions.
- Seal the foil in a tight package and place over hot coals and close the grill.
- Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until peppers are slightly cooked and the fish flakes easily.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust if desired.
- Recipe may be multiplied.
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