Whole Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa

Name: Whole Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa
Prep time: 1 h 55 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps achiote seeds; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 55 milliliters canola or other vegetable oil; 4 servings Canola oil, for brushing; 2 Tbsps capers, drained; 1 Tbsp coriander seeds; 4 grams chopped fresh cilantro; 4 servings Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 Juice of limes; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 135 milliliters pitted Manzanilla olives, chopped; 54 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 Tbsp paprika; 8 plum tomatoes, halved; 2 red bell peppers; 2 serrano chiles; 3 Tbsps aged sherry vinegar; 3 kgs whole pink Thai snappers, gutted and scaled; 3 kgs whole pink Thai snappers, gutted and scaled; 3 kgs whole pink Thai snappers, gutted and scaled; 4 servings Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Whole Snapper with Grilled Vera Cruz Salsa might be just the Mexican recipe you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and pescatarian recipe has 1157 calories, 143g of protein, and 56g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 56% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires plum tomatoes, paprika, canola, and thyme leaves. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. It works well as a main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 55 minutes.

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For the salsa: Preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat.

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Salsa

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Brush the bell peppers, tomatoes and chiles with oil and season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Bell Pepper

Tomato

Chili Pepper

Cooking Oil

Grill the bell peppers until charred on all sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

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Bell Pepper

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Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes.

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Wrap

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Remove the skin and seeds and dice.

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Seeds

Grill the tomatoes until charred on all sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.

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Tomato

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Remove to a cutting board, let rest for 10 minutes and coarsely chop.

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Grill the chiles until charred on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.

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Chili Pepper

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Remove to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 10 minutes, and finely chop.

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Wrap

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Combine the bell peppers, tomatoes, chiles, olives, cilantro, capers, thyme, oregano, vinegar and oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.

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Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Combine the achiote, coriander and oregano in a small saute pan and toast over low heat until just fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Sandwich Bread

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Remove from the heat, let cool slightly and grind in a coffee grinder.

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Combine the ground spices with the paprika, salt and pepper in a large baking dish.

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Add the lime juice, garlic and oil, and whisk until the consistency a smooth paste.

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Sprinkle the fish all over with salt and pepper. Rub one side of each fish generously with some of the paste. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes.

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Preheat a charcoal grill for direct medium-high heat and indirect grilling.

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Grill the fish, paste-side down, over the direct heat, until the paste is nicely charred, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully flip the fish over using a large, heavy duty spatula and move the fish to the opposite side of the coals. Cover the grill and continue cooking until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

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Fish

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Transfer the fish to a large platter. Spoon the salsa on top and garnish with the fresh herbs.

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Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner

Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, and Gruener Veltliner are great choices for Red Snapper. Fish is as diverse as wine, so it's hard to pick wines that go with every fish. A crisp white wine, such as a pinot grigio or Grüner Veltliner, will suit any delicately flavored white fish. Meaty, strongly flavored fish such as salmon and tuna can even handle a light red wine, such as a pinot noir. The Raptor Ridge Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 46 dollars per bottle.

Raptor Ridge Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir

A muscular wine with a soft side, this vintage of Shea introduces itself with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, sarsaparilla, a hint of mandarin orange and an enticing meatiness. Front end silkiness leads to a mouthful of dusky cherry, cranberry and spice. Elevated acids and robust tannins offer age-worthiness and an arresting addition to your cellar. Pair with: Tea-smoked duck breast with cherry reduction soy and ginger marinated tri tip roast baked ham with cranberry glaze.