Grilled Blackened Red Snapper

Image and recipe source: TheSpruceEats.com

• Total:22 mins
• Prep:10 mins
• Cook:12 mins
• Yield:4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 red snapper fillets (halved)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (minced)

1. Gather ingredients.
2. Mix together the paprika, cayenne, salt, garlic salt, onion salt, thyme, oregano, and pepper.
3. Sprinkle over each side of the red snapper.
4. Preheat the grill to high heat.
5. Bring the lemon juice to a simmer in a small saucepan or heat to a simmer in the microwave.
6. Remove from heat, add butter, mix well.
7. Right before placing the fish on the grill, oil the grill grates well. Make several passes as this will create a nice non-stick surface.
8. Grill the red snapper about 5-6 minutes on one side, until the seasonings are blackened.
9. Turn the snapper over and grill for another 5-6 minutes until done or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of at least 145 F.
10. Once cooked through, remove the fish from the grill and plate.
11. Add parsley to the lemon butter and spoon a quarter of the butter mixture over each piece of fish