Best 5 Grilled Red Snapper With Tropical Fruit Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our grilled red snapper recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish showcases the delicate, flaky flesh of red snapper, expertly grilled to perfection and complemented by a vibrant salsa made from an array of tropical fruits, including mango, pineapple, and papaya. The salsa bursts with sweetness and acidity, creating a harmonious balance that elevates the natural flavors of the fish. The grilled red snapper is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, sure to impress your dinner guests. Join us as we guide you through the simple steps to create this delectable dish, along with variations and additional recipes that will expand your culinary horizons.

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KEVIN NURSE'S JERK RED SNAPPER AND ISLAND SALSA



Kevin Nurse's Jerk Red Snapper and Island Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 ounces ground allspice
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
2 ounces freshly ground coriander
2 ounces freshly ground grains of paradise
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cloves garlic
6 scallions
4 habanero peppers
4 ounces lime juice
Sea salt
Dash soy sauce
Canola oil, as needed
1 red snapper, about 2 to 3 pounds
4 zucchini (2 green and 2 yellow), sliced lengthwise
2 red bell peppers
Island Salsa, recipe follows
4 ounces mango, chopped
4 ounces pineapple, chopped
1 star fruit, chopped
2 ounces red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Put all the spices, garlic, scallions, peppers, lime juice, salt, to taste, and a dash of soy sauce in a blender. Combine ingredients with oil to make a paste. Score the fish, and then rub the marinade into the fish. Place in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the snapper from the bag and place on a greased grill, cooking each side for 7 minutes without flipping.
  • While the fish is cooking, brush the zucchini with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Put zucchini slices and whole bell peppers on grill, cooking until the zucchini is tender and red pepper blackened. Set zucchini aside and let the red pepper steam in a covered bowl for a few minutes before removing the skins. Serve vegetables with the whole fish, garnished with Island Salsa.
  • Combine the chopped the fruit and onion in a bowl. Stir in the red wine vinegar and cilantro. Then add salt and pepper, to taste. The salsa will be served on the side to cool off the spice of the fish.

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Grilled Snapper with Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Patricia Rain

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (8-ounce) red snapper fillets or other firm, white-fleshed fish
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 mangoes, diced
2 cups pineapple, diced
½ cup green onion, minced
2-3 fresh chiles of your choice (for mild I suggest Anaheim; for hot, jalapeno, serrano, or padron. You can also add red pepper flakes for more heat.
½ cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons agave or dark brown sugar, or to taste
juice of 1-2 limes
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon Rain's Choice pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine fruits with the green onion. Remove seeds and veins from chiles and mince. Add to fruit mixture along with the agave or brown sugar and chopped cilantro. Add salt, vanilla and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings.

WHOLE SNAPPER WITH GRILLED VERA CRUZ SALSA



Whole Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 red bell peppers
8 plum tomatoes, halved
2 serrano chiles
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pitted Manzanilla olives, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
3 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons achiote seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup canola or other vegetable oil
Four 1 1/2-pound whole pink Thai snappers, gutted and scaled
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the salsa: Preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat.
  • Brush the bell peppers, tomatoes and chiles with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the bell peppers until charred on all sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes. Remove the skin and seeds and dice.
  • Grill the tomatoes until charred on all sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board, let rest for 10 minutes and coarsely chop.
  • Grill the chiles until charred on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes, and finely chop.
  • Combine the bell peppers, tomatoes, chiles, olives, cilantro, capers, thyme, oregano, vinegar and oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • For the snapper: Combine the achiote, coriander and oregano in a small saute pan and toast over low heat until just fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly and grind in a coffee grinder. Combine the ground spices with the paprika, salt and pepper in a large baking dish. Add the lime juice, garlic and oil, and whisk until the consistency a smooth paste. Sprinkle the fish all over with salt and pepper. Rub one side of each fish generously with some of the paste. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill for direct medium-high heat and indirect grilling.
  • Grill the fish, paste-side down, over the direct heat, until the paste is nicely charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully flip the fish over using a large, heavy duty spatula and move the fish to the opposite side of the coals. Cover the grill and continue cooking until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the fish to a large platter. Spoon the salsa on top and garnish with the fresh herbs.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely diced peeled firm-ripe papaya (from 1)
1/2 cup finely diced peeled firm-ripe mango (from 1)
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced fresh jalapeño chile, including seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients.

TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups finely diced tropical fruit such as mango and papaya
1/4-cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4-cup red onion, finely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Gently toss together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish that has bright, clear eyes, red gills, and a firm, springy body.
  • Make sure the snapper is properly cleaned and scaled before cooking. You can ask your fishmonger to do this for you.
  • Season the snapper liberally with salt and pepper before grilling. You can also add other spices or herbs, such as garlic powder, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Grill the snapper over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the grilled red snapper with tropical fruit salsa. The salsa is made with mango, pineapple, papaya, and red onion. It is a refreshing and flavorful complement to the grilled fish.

Conclusion:

Grilled red snapper with tropical fruit salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or party. The fish is grilled to perfection and the salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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