Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean Style Whole Red Snapper

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean Style Whole Red Snapper Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 whole red snapper
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 red bell pepper , julienned
1 yellow bell pepper , julienned
1 vidalia onions or 1 other sweet onion , julienned
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup julienned ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 scotch bonnet pepper , ribbed , seeded , and small diced
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup dark rum
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons unbleached cane sugar or 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup mesquite wood chips , soaked for 1 hour in water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
485
Sugar
6g
Fat
25g
Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean Style Whole Red Snapper is an absolute delight to cook and serve. The whole fish is infused with a variety of Caribbean flavors, making this dish unique and perfect for a party. Mesquite wood chips add a deep smoky flavor that complements the spices and herbs stuffed inside the fish's cavity. The fish is allowed to sit out and absorb the flavors before it's smoked to enhance the aroma, texture, and taste. You can serve this dish with steamed vegetables, jasmine rice, or fresh herbs and lemons, making it a wholesome meal for your family and friends.

Instructions

1.Rinse whole red snapper and pat dry.
2.Combine kosher salt and cracked black pepper in a small bowl and rub the mixture over the fish. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, combine red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, vidalia onions, cilantro, ginger, minced garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper.
4.Whisk together coconut milk, dark rum, lime juice, unbleached cane sugar, and olive oil in another bowl.
5.Stuff the bowl with the vegetable mixture inside the cavity of the fish. Pour the mixture of coconut milk and other ingredients over the fish.
6.Preheat a smoker to 300°F.
7.Remove the mesquite wood chips from the soaking water and spread them on the smoker's coals.
8.Place the fish on the grate and smoke for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F.
9.Remove the fish from the smoker and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

PROS

Mesquite-Smoked Caribbean Style Whole Red Snapper is a delicious fish dish that’s perfect for a summer cookout or a holiday gathering.

The vegetables infused with spices and rum, and the deep smoky flavor adds a unique touch to the dish.

CONS

The preparation time for this recipe is longer than most fish dishes, but the end result is worth the effort.
You’ll also need a smoker to make this dish, which is not easily accessible to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole red snapper is an excellent source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and many essential vitamins and minerals. It’s beneficial for maintaining brain health, regulating blood pressure, and reducing inflammation in the body.

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