Heart-Healthy Grilled Red Snapper
Elevate your next meal with our "Heart-Healthy Grilled Red Snapper," a delightful seafood recipe that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfect for those seeking a light yet satisfying dish, this recipe combines lean red snapper fillets with a zesty marinade of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic thyme. The fillets are expertly grilled to golden perfection, delivering a smoky char and melt-in-your-mouth flakiness. Served over a vibrant bed of baby spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes, this dish is bursting with freshness and loaded with essential nutrients. With just 15 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cook time, you'll have a wholesome and elegant meal ready in no time, ideal for busy weeknights or healthy entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Season the red snapper fillets with salt, black pepper, paprika, and thyme leaves on both sides.
Brush the seasoned snapper fillets with the olive oil mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
Place the snapper on the preheated grill, skin-side down.
Grill the snapper for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, toss the baby spinach and cherry tomatoes with a dash of lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.
Serve the grilled red snapper on a bed of spinach and tomatoes, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1857 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 257.5 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.6 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4743 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
