Grilled Jamaican Snapper
A Caribbean-inspired dish featuring pan-seared snapper seasoned with Jamaican spices.
Ingredients
- β4 Snapper (4 fillets, 6 oz each)Fresh, sustainable snapper
- β2 tbsp Jamaican Jerk SeasoningHomemade or store-bought
- β1 cup Lightly Battered BreadingOptional
- β1/4 cup Vegetable OilFor grilling
- β4 Lime WedgesFor serving
- β1/4 cup Fresh CilantroChopped, for garnish
- β Salt and PepperTo taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400Β°F).
- 2
Rinse snapper fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
Season snapper with Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, making sure to coat both sides evenly.
- 4
If using lightly battered breading, coat snapper fillets with breading, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Brush grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- 6
Grill snapper fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Remove snapper from grill and place on a serving platter.
- 8
Squeeze lime wedges over snapper and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- 9
Serve immediately, with additional lime wedges on the side.