Spicy Grilled Red Snapper With Caper Sauce

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Looking to add some spice to your seafood repertoire? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Spicy Grilled Red Snapper with Caper Sauce. This dish features tender and flavorful red snapper fillets, marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection. The caper sauce adds a tangy and savory element that perfectly complements the heat from the spices. Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering seafood delight!

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spicy grilled red snapper with caper sauce recipe details

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A spicy grilled fish for a light summer meal. Red snapper starts off in a spicy bath with garlic and jalapeno, then gets a post-grilling shower of cilantro/caper and lime sauce.
Ready in: 1 hour

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
• Optional Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 shallot, peeled
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Extra time: 30 mins, marinating

1. Pulse lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Place fish in a shallow pan, cover with the sauce, turn to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate. Drain.
2. Preheat grill to medium and lightly oil grate. Grill fish for about 4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
3. To make the sauce, pulse all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Drizzle over grilled fish to serve.