Whole Grilled Fish Recipe | Blue Rhino

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are often more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

Trim off the fins of the red snapper using kitchen shears.

Open the fish to remove the bones by cutting along the spine.

Clean out any remaining pin bones and trim the belly area.

Make slits in the skin of the fish to prevent warping while grilling.

Season the inside of the fish with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (rosemary, oregano, thyme) and lemon.

Fold the fish back over and tie it with butcher's twine loosely.

Rub the outside of the fish with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Preheat the grill to 450ºF - 475ºF and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.

Place the fish on the grill and cook for 2 - 2-1/2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 - 2-1/2 minutes.

Grill lemon halves alongside the fish for garnish.

Remove the fish from the grill and carefully cut off the butcher's twine.

Drizzle the fish with more olive oil and serve with grilled lemons.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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