How To Grill Whole Red Snapper | Grilled Red Snapper

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 more shelf-stable and cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

Cut three shallow score marks on both sides of the whole red snapper.

Rub olive oil all over the fish, including the inside.

Season the fish inside and out with black pepper and sea salt.

Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and lime slices.

Add fresh parsley into the cavity of the fish.

Spray the fish basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking.

Place the fish in the fish basket and set it on the Big Green Egg grill.

Preheat the grill to 375°F.

Grill the fish for about 5 to 7 minutes on one side.

Flip the fish over after 5 to 7 minutes and grill the other side for another 5 to 7 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the fish; it should reach about 145°F.

Remove the fish from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.

Remove the fins and backbone from the fish carefully.

Check for any pin bones and remove them before serving.

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