Whole Grilled Red Snapper with Garlic Soy Sauce
Contributed by: News Canada
Charcoal: Direct - Gas: Indirect/Medium
Heat
Ingredients:
- 2 whole red snapper, scaled and cleaned (approximately 1 lb. ea.)
- 1 bunch fresh chives or scallions
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Finishing Sauce:
- 1 cup light soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unseasoned Rice wine vinegar
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Garnish:
- 6 scallions, julienned in 2-inch lengths
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl except the scallions. Reserve.
Have your fish purveyor scale and clean the fish. With a sharp knife, cut 2 to 3 diagonal
slashes on both sides of the fish (this will facilitate cooking of the fish). Brush the fish with a small
amount of vegetable oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Stuff cavity with whole chives,
close with toothpick or trussing pin.
Place the fish in the center of the cooking grate. Grill for approximately
8-10 minutes. Carefully turn fish over and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until cooked to desired
doneness. Place fish on a warm plate. Heat reserved sauce and pour over fish. Garnish with plenty
of scallions.
Serving Size: Yield: 4 Portions
