Grilled Red Snapper w/ Arugula Salad | How to grill whole fish

red snapper

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: cod

Tilapia is lower in cost and calories while still being mild in flavor.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar provides a similar acidity at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier alternative with a high smoke point.

Prepare the grill using Cowboy brand natural briquettes and fire starters, allowing it to heat for about 15 minutes.

Take 3 pounds of gutted and scaled red snapper and apply avocado oil all over to prevent sticking.

Season the snapper with salt, including inside the cavity, and add black pepper.

Stuff the snapper with lemon slices and fresh thyme.

Once the grill is ready, place the snapper over medium-high heat directly over the coals.

Grill for about 6 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through.

In a bowl, combine the juice of half a lemon, a couple handfuls of arugula, and 1/4 cup of olive oil.

Mix in shaved Parmesan to the arugula salad.

Serve the grilled snapper on top of the arugula salad, garnished with grilled lemon.

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