Jamaican Roast Whole Red Snapper

Jamaican Roast Whole Red Snapper

Jamaican Roast Whole Red Snapper

Roasting whole fish is a lot easier then people think. An easy way to look at it is to roast whole fish at 20 minutes per pound at 350 degrees. Simple enough. It is also significantly cheaper as well. This red snapper is seasoned with ingredients used in Jamaican cuisine such as thyme, garlic, allspice, and green onions. If you want a little heat to your snapper, add some cayenne to your seasoning mix. Serve with lime wedges.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: fish, Jamaican, main course
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2-2.5 lb. red snapper
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 green onion cut into 6 pieces
  • 1/2 lime cut into 6 pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • Have your fish monger clean and scale your red snapper. Place on a foil covered baking sheet.
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  • Make 3 cuts on each side of the snapper. Season both side of the fish with salt, thyme, allspice, and white pepper. Stuff each of the cuts with green onion, garlic, and a slice of lime. Let it marinate for a hour.
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  • Preheat your oven o 350 degrees. Roast the snapper for 40 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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  • A whole 2lb. fish serves 2 people.
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