Grilled Snapper with Shallot Butter

  • 2 red snapper fillets, skin on
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp dry tarrgon
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • cracked pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  1. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a non-stick skillet.  Add the shallot and saute for 5 minutes.  Add the balsamic vinegar, and the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
  2. Combine the zest, juice, butter, and tarragon.  Stir in the shallot mixture.  Season with salt and cracked pepper.
  3. Lightly score the skin of the fillets and then brush both sides lightly with olive oil.  Season the fish with sea salt.
  4. Grill the fish on both sides until cook and then serve with the shallot butter.

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