Prepare Your Gulf Coast Catch
Vermilion Snapper
Recipes
Vermilion snapper, often called “beeliners,” are a favorite offshore catch known for their light, delicate flavor. Commonly caught in deeper Gulf waters, they’re ideal for simple recipes that highlight their natural taste after a productive day on the water.
Grilled Snapper with Lemon Garlic Butter
Ingredients
2 lbs snapper fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Lemon Garlic Butter
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped parsley
pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat grill to 400°F and lightly oil the grates.
Pat the rsnapper fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil.
Season evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Place fillets on the grill skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes.
Carefully flip and grill another 3–4 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
Spoon the lemon garlic butter over the grilled snapper and serve with lemon wedges.
Baked Snapper Veracruze
Ingredients
2 lbs snapper fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp green olives, sliced
2 tbsp capers
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, diced
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place snapper fillets in a lightly oiled baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and oregano. Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and pour the sauce over the snapper fillets.
Bake 15–18 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve.
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