How to Cook Red Snapper on the Grill on Castin' Cajun

red snapper

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia is lower in cost and still offers a mild flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh citrus.

Clean the red snapper on the half-shell, leaving the scales and skin on one side.

Season the fish with Toni Sastri's seasoning until it's visible.

Place the fish meat side down on the grill for at least 3 minutes.

Flip the fish over to the scale side and let it finish cooking.

Ensure not to flip the fish too soon to prevent sticking.

Grill until you see charred grill lines on the meat side.

Saute onions, bell pepper, and garlic in butter.

Plate the grilled fish and squeeze lime over it.

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