Best Acapulco Grilled Red Snapper With Pesto Mayonnaise Recipes

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GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Grilled Red Snapper with Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups tropical fruit salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish and reserve. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.

PESTO MAYONNAISE COVERED OPAKAPAKA FISH



Pesto Mayonnaise Covered Opakapaka Fish image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup parsley leaves
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 (8-ounce) Opakapaka fish fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill. In a food processor, combine the basil, parsley, macadamia nuts, red pepper flakes, and garlic, and blend until well mixed. Once the pesto is ready, add the mayonnaise and mix well.
  • Spread the pesto mayonnaise on the flesh side of each fish fillet and place, pesto-side down, on the grill. Grill for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, turn and grill until fish is just opaque and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve on top of rice or favorite salad greens.

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