Whole Jerked Red Snapper Recipe

Name: Whole Jerked Red Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four head-on 1- to 1 1/2-pound red snappers, cleaned; 1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and coarsely chopped; 4 large scallions, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves; 1 small shallot, coarsely chopped; One 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons soy sauce

Servings: persons

Four head-on 1- to 1 1/2-pound red snappers, cleaned
1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
4 large scallions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 small shallot, coarsely chopped
One 1/2-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons soy sauce

1
Make 3 crosswise slashes down to the bone on each side of each fish.
2
In a food processor, process the chile, scallions, garlic, shallot, ginger, thyme, salt, brown sugar, allspice, pepper and cinnamon until a coarse paste forms.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of oil, the rum, lime juice, water and soy sauce and puree.
4
Arrange the fish in a shallow dish.
5
Stuff the cavities and slashes with the seasoning; refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Light a grill.
7
If using fish baskets, lightly brush with oil and place the fish inside.
8
If using a fish grate, preheat it and lightly brush with oil.
9
Grill the fish over a medium-hot fire until cooked through, 8 minutes per side.
10
Serve at once.

187

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four head-on 1- to 1 1/2-pound red snappers, cleaned, 1 Scotch bonnet chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, 4 large scallions, coarsely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Whole Jerked Red Snapper 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.

Whole Jerked Red Snapper

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