Mesquite Smoked Caribbean Style Whole Red Snapper Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 whl red snapper - (3 1/2 to 4 lbs) scaled, cleaned
  • 3 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper
  • 1 x red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 x yellow bell pepper julienned
  • 1 x Vidalia or possibly other sweet onion julienned
  • 1/4 c. minced cilantro
  • 1/4 c. julienned ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 x Scotch bonnet pepper ribbed, seeded, and small diced
  • 2 c. coconut lowfat milk
  • 1/2 c. dark rum
  • 1/4 c. lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp. cane or possibly dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 c. Mesquite wood chips soaked for 1 hour

Directions

  1. Make 4 or possibly 5 deep diagonal cuts into the flesh of the fish on both sides of the fish. Season the snapper both inside and out with the salt and black pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine the red pepper, yellow pepper, onion, and cilantro, set aside.
  2. Place the snapper in a large casserole dish. Stuff the cavity of the fish with the pepper/onion mix. In a small bowl mix the ginger, garlic, and the Scotch bonnet pepper, rub this mix all over the fish being sure to rub the cavity and the slits on either side.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl combine the coconut lowfat milk, rum, lime juice, sugar and extra virgin olive oil. Pour this mix over the snapper and wrap with plastic. Chill and let marinade for 2 hrs before smoking. Be sure to turn the fish 3 times during the marinating period.
  4. Set-up the grill using an indirect cooking method (the coals are pushed to the sides of the grill and the fish cooks in the center of the coals), and sprinkle the Mesquite wood chips over top the charcoals. Place the marinated snapper in a fish basket and place the basket on the grill. Cover the grill and let the fish cook for 45 min to 1 hour, or possibly till the flesh flakes and breaks away from the bone.
  5. This recipe yields 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 269g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 502  
Calories from Fat 306 61%
Total Fat 34.94g 44%
Saturated Fat 10.1g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 5283mg 220%
Potassium 519mg 15%
Total Carbs 20.57g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 12%
Sugars 12.87g 9%
Protein 13.15g 21%
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Reviews

  • Arturo Féliz-Camilo
    Red snapped is a favorite in the Caribbean. A delicious fish with a mild flavor and one that absorbs traditional seasonings tremendously!
    I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
    • Jamie summertime
      This was the worse recipe I ever made there was nothing good on this dish the ginger and garlic was too overpowering the vegetables were just completely raw and the Rum needed to be drank to Savage this dish.
      I've cooked/tasted this recipe!

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