Cajun Grilled Red Snapper

PREP TIME
30 Minutes
EGG TEMP
400°F/204°C
COOK TIME
30 Minutes
SERVINGS
4-8
CORE INGREDIENT
Fish
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Ingredients

Main

  • (6 ounce) Red Snapper Fish Fillets, skin-on 

Marinade

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) Cayenne Pepper 
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Onion Powder 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dried Oregano 
  • 3 teaspoons (15 ml) Garlic Powder 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Butter, melted 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Salt 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) Ground Black Pepper 
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Paprika 

Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together the butter with all of the spices and herbs.

Step 2

Brush each red snapper fillet with the cajun butter mixture.

Step 3

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 400°F/204°C.

Step 4

Place each fish fillet skin side down onto the grate. Cover and grill for 20 - 25 minutes, occasionally brushing with more spicy cajun butter mixture. Do not flip.

Step 5

The red snapper is done when the it flakes easily with a fork and can be removed relatively easily from the grill.

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