Grilled Whole Fish With Caper Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Grilled Whole Fish With Caper Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 3/4 lb) whole snapper, scaled, gutted; 2 None lemons, quartered, 1 juiced; 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tbsp chopped; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; None None Caper Mayonnaise; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp capers, chopped; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 8 None cornichons, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Preheat grill. Coat a fish grill basket with cooking oil.
2
Make 2 long cuts, about 1/3 inch deep, into thickest part of each side of fish. Drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice. Season inside and outside of fish then stuff cavity with squeezed lemon quarters and parsley sprigs. Transfer to prepared grill basket. Grill, uncovered, for 15 mins per side, or until cooked to your liking.
3
Meanwhile, grill remaining lemon quarters for 10 mins, until charred.
4
For the lemon vinaigrette, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil and chopped parsley. Set aside.
5
To make the caper mayonnaise, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
6
Carefully transfer fish to a serving platter. Drizzle with a little lemon vinaigrette. Serve with caper mayonnaise, remaining lemon vinaigrette and charred lemon quarters.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 3/4 lb) whole snapper, scaled, gutted, 2 None lemons, quartered, 1 juiced, 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 1 tbsp chopped, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Whole Fish With Caper Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Whole Fish With Caper Mayonnaise

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