Entrée: United States – Grilled Snapper with Citrus Salsa

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

4 snapper fillets, about 1.5 lb total (680 g total)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
For the Citrus Salsa:
1 orange, peeled and diced
1 grapefruit, peeled and diced
1 / 4 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
2 tbsp (8 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with olive oil.
2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the snapper fillets on the grill, skin side down. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
3. While the fish is grilling, prepare the citrus salsa by combining the orange, grapefruit, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
4. Serve the grilled snapper with a generous topping of citrus salsa.

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