MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED WHOLE SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND A PERNOD BUTTER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Rinse the snapper in clean water. Pat dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Remove any large fins with sharp kitchen shears. Season the inside of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Remove the leafy green tops from the fennel heads. Using the greens from 1 of the fennel heads, stuff the inside of the fish. Reserve the fennel bulbs and the remaining greens. Add the thyme and oregano and press closed. Make 3 diagonal slices on each side of the fillet. Cut down to the bone. Insert 1 lemon slice into each slit. Brush the whole fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Clean the surface of the grill with a grill brush. Brush the surface of the hot grill with olive oil. Place the stuffed red snapper on the preheated grill at a 45 degree angle and cook for about 10 minutes or until the fish easily lifts off the grill. With 2 spatulas, carefully turn 90 degrees and continue to cook another 5 minutes. Turn fish and cook the other side to desired doneness, at least another 10 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Meanwhile, cut the reserved fennel bulbs into 1/4-inch slices. Drizzle with olive oil and place on the grill. Grill until tender and golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
- For the sauce: Place a small saucepan on the grill or on a burner over medium heat. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice and Pernod and reduce by 1/3. With the remaining reserved fennel leaves, remove the tender inner leaves and chop finely. You should have about 1/4 cup chopped fennel. Set aside. Remove the water/lemon mixture from the heat and whisk in the butter, a few pieces at a time. When the butter is incorporated, add the chopped fennel leaves and whisk well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- When the fish is cooked and the flesh is opaque and lifts easily from the bone, carefully remove using 2 sturdy metal spatulas and place on a platter.
- Serve the fish with some of the Pernod butter sauce and grilled fennel.
*** Explore more Mediterranean Grilled Whole Snapper With Fennel And A Pernod Butter Sauce Recipes »
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
M.A Morshad 53
[email protected]This recipe was a bit difficult to follow, but the end result was worth it. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.
autumn O'Daniel
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fish, but I loved this recipe. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
MD Hossain Mollik
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. The snapper is a beautiful fish and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.
Amena Akter
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fennel, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with the fennel.
Mohammad Ibrahim
[email protected]I had some trouble finding Pernod, but I was able to substitute it with anisette and it turned out great.
LEGEND Lover
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Azarailu Abdullahi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always a hit.
Akatukunda Matia
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The snapper was cooked to perfection and the sauce was incredible.
anum Naser
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.
anik sarker
[email protected]This was my first time cooking whole snapper, and this recipe made it easy and delicious. The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.
Rethabile Monaonae
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible. The fennel and Pernod butter sauce was a perfect combination, and the grilled snapper was cooked to perfection.
Bhutta Mallah
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmed Kayani
[email protected]This Mediterranean-grilled whole snapper recipe was an absolute delight! The fennel and Pernod butter sauce complemented the fish perfectly, and the grilling technique resulted in a crispy skin and succulent flesh. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed