Grilled snapper with an herb salad

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Whole Fish, Such As Snapper, Bream, sea bass, porgy
3tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for garnish
¼cupFresh basil leaves
¼cupFresh mint leaves
¼cupFresh fennel fronds
¼cupFresh sorrel
¼cupFresh parsley leaves
¼cupEdible flowers, nasturtium preferred
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Directions

Preheat grill.

Clean and gut fish, remove top and bottom fins, scale and remove gills.

Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on grill and cook until done, about 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, toss herbs and flowers into a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest and juice and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.

When fish is done, remove to serving platter, garnish with herb salad and serve with oil and lemon juice. Yield: 4 servings

Recipe by: Molto Mario MB1D27 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #623 by Sue <suechef@...> on May 29, 1997