Mutton Snapper With Italian Flavors Recipe

Name: Mutton Snapper With Italian Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3-pound) whole mutton snapper, dressed; 1 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Garnishes: Italian parsley, oregano, lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 (3-pound) whole mutton snapper, dressed
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Garnishes: Italian parsley, oregano, lemon wedges

1
Make 2 (1/2-inch-deep) diagonal cuts on each side of fish. Arrange fish in a large shallow dish.
2
Combine lemon juice and remaining ingredients. Set aside half of mixture to serve as a sauce with fish.
3
Brush inside of each fish with 1 tablespoon of lemon mixture. Pour remaining mixture over fish. Cover and chill 30 minutes, turning fish once.
4
Remove fish from marinade, reserving marinade; place fish in 2 lightly greased grill baskets.
5
Grill, covered with grill lid, over high heat (400u00b0 to 500u00b0) 15 to 17 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork, basting often with reserved marinade. On serving platter, tuck parsley and oregano around fish and surround with lemon wedges, if desired. Serve immediately with reserved sauce.

354

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3-pound) whole mutton snapper, dressed, 1 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, and more.

Yes, Mutton Snapper With Italian Flavors falls under the General 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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Mutton Snapper With Italian Flavors

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