Charcoal Grilled Blackened Red Snapper

Ignite your taste buds with this Charcoal Grilled Blackened Red Snapper recipe, a vibrant celebration of bold spices and smoky flavor! Perfectly seasoned with a homemade blackening spice blend featuring smoked paprika, cayenne, and dried herbs, these skin-on red snapper fillets are grilled over white-hot charcoal to achieve a beautifully crispy exterior while staying moist and tender inside. This quick, 25-minute recipe uses the magic of direct high heat and two-zone grilling for precise cooking, ensuring restaurant-quality results right in your backyard. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, this dish is a perfect choice for seafood lovers craving a burst of zesty, smoky perfection. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply upgrading your weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Red snapper fillets (skin-on)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Paprika (preferably smoked)
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your charcoal grill for direct high heat, setting up a two-zone cooking area if possible (one side with coals for searing and one without for indirect heat). Let the coals burn until they are white-hot.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to make the blackening seasoning.

Step 3

Pat the red snapper fillets dry with a paper towel and brush both sides of each fillet lightly with olive oil.

Step 4

Evenly sprinkle the blackening seasoning mixture over both sides of the fillets, pressing gently so it adheres to the fish.

Step 5

Oil the grill grates with a folded paper towel dipped in oil, using tongs to carefully avoid burns.

Step 6

Place the seasoned fillets, skin-side down, directly over the hot coals. Grill for approximately 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and releases easily from the grates.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fillets using a fish spatula, grilling the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Move the fillets to the cooler side of the grill temporarily if they need additional cooking time without burning.

Step 9

Remove the grilled fillets from the grill and transfer to a platter. Serve hot, garnished with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(487.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	835.0

Total Fat 40.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 220mg	0%
Sodium 2613.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 108.8g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 193.1mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 2147.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 50.5%

Carbs: 7.4%