Grilled Caribbean Snapper with Vera Cruz Salsa

Thank you to our friends at Second City Prime Steak and Seafood for the snapper that inspired this recipe.

PREP TIME
15 Minutes
EGG TEMP
400°F/204°C
COOK TIME
30 Minutes
SERVINGS
1-4
CORE INGREDIENT
Fish
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Ingredients

Main

  • Second City Snapper filets 
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (23 ml) paprika 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) white vinegar 
  • 3/4 teaspoons (3.8 ml) dried oregano 
  • garlic clove, minced 
  • 1/4 teaspoons (1.3 ml) cumin 
  •  Juice of 2 limes 
  •  Splash of olive oil 

Vera Cruz Salsa

  • red bell pepper 
  • mini sweet peppers 
  • serrano chilies 
  • plum tomatoes 
  •  Olive oil for brushing the veggies 
  •  Coarsely ground salt and pepper 
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pitted Manzanilla olives, chopped 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) fresh chopped cilantro 
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) capers, drained 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh thyme leaves 
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Mexican oregano 
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar 
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 
  •  Juice of 1 lime 

Instructions

Main

Step 1

One day before the cook, combine all the seasoning paste ingredients in a small bowl until well blended and smooth. Refrigerate until ready to cook.

Step 2

Set the EGG for direct cooking at 400°F/204°C with a cast iron grate.

Step 3

Rub each side of the filet generously with the seasoning paste. Grill the fish directly on the cooking grid until the paste is nicely charred - 5-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145°F/62°C. Transfer the fish to a platter, spoon salsa on top and garnish with fresh herbs.

Vera Cruz Salsa

Step 1

For the salsa, brush the peppers, chilies and tomatoes with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes or so. Remove the skins and seeds and dice. Combine the diced peppers, tomatoes, chilies and all other ingredients in a bowl and let mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes allowing the flavors to meld.

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