Thai Snapper Recipe

Name: Thai Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce*; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. grated and peeled gingerroot; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. minced garlic; 4 red snapper fillets; 1 large carrot; 1 large green onion; 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce*
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. grated and peeled gingerroot
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
4 red snapper fillets
1 large carrot
1 large green onion
1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves

1
In small bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, ginger, sugar, and minced garlic.
2
From roll of foil, cut four 16-inch by 12-inch sheets.
3
Fold each sheet crosswise in half and open up again.
4
Place 1 red snapper fillet, skin side down, on half of each piece of foil.
5
Top with carrots, green onion, then cilantro leaves.
6
Spoon the lime-juice mixture over the snapper and vegetables.
7
Fold other half of foil over fish.
8
Fold and crimp foil edges all around to create 4 sealed packets.
9
Place packets on grill over medium heat; cook 8 minutes.
10
To Serve: With kitchen shears, cut an X in top of each packet so steam can escape.
11
(When packets are open, check that fish flakes when tested with a fork.)

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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: 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce*, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. grated and peeled gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Thai Snapper 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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