Low Fat Grilled Snapper with Lemon Herb Marinade
Elevate your healthy dinner game with this irresistibly flavorful Low Fat Grilled Snapper with Lemon Herb Marinade. This quick and easy recipe combines tender, flaky red snapper fillets with a zesty marinade of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and thyme for a perfect balance of light yet bold flavors. Grilled to smoky perfection in just 10 minutes, this dish is low in fat but high in taste, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or light weeknight meals. Garnished with charred lemon slices and fresh herbs, it’s a vibrant, protein-packed option that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp side salad. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking for a healthy grilling recipe, this snapper is sure to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce fillets Red snapper fillets
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 1 for grill Cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 2
Place the red snapper fillets in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Step 3
Pour the marinade over the snapper, ensuring that each fillet is well coated.
Step 4
Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly coat the grates with cooking spray.
Step 6
Remove the snapper fillets from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off.
Step 7
Place the fillets on the hot grill, skin-side down if applicable, and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and has a nice char.
Step 8
During the last minute of grilling, add lemon slices to the grill for garnish.
Step 9
Remove the snapper from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Step 10
Serve the grilled snapper with the grilled lemon slices and a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (887.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1181.8 |
| Total Fat 47.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 251.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1597.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.1g | |
| Protein 182.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1360.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 265.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3323.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories