Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper for a Summery Seafood Dinner
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup celery , diced
1 clove garlic , minced
4 ounces cooked shrimp
4 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 fillets red snapper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
283
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper is a classic seafood dish that is perfect for a summer dinner party. This dish is easy to prepare and is sure to impress your guests. The filling consists of a delicious mixture of shrimp, crabmeat, bread crumbs, green onions, celery, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. The red snapper is then stuffed with this delicious mixture and grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy and flavorful dish that your guests will rave about. Serve this dish with a fresh salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, bread crumbs, green onions, celery, garlic, shrimp, crabmeat, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3.Place the red snapper fillets skin-side down on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
4.Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the fillets, spooning it onto the center of each.
5.Gently fold the fillets over the stuffing mixture to create a packet. Brush the tops of the fillets with a little extra butter.
6.Place the packets onto the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

This dish is a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy seafood.
It’s also easy to prepare and perfect for a summer dinner party.

CONS

Red snapper can be expensive and difficult to find depending on your location.

There is a risk of overcooking the fish and drying it out when cooking on the grill.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red snapper is a good source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids which have been linked to heart health. The addition of shrimp and crabmeat to this dish provides additional protein and minerals like zinc and copper.

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