How to Make Smoked Snapper Delight

Prepare the Marinade

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and spices to create a flavorful marinade.

Season the Fish

Coat snapper fillets with marinade and layer fresh herbs and lemon slices.

Smoke the Snapper

Smoke at 225°F for 45 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Optional Garlic Butter

Melt butter and garlic, brush over fish just before serving.

Garnish and Serve

Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Baking Tips

For deeper flavor, marinate the fish for 30 minutes before smoking.

Use a meat thermometer—fish is done at 145°F (63°C).

Avoid over-smoking, as snapper is a delicate fish.

Add sliced onions or bell peppers under the fillet for extra aroma and moisture.

For a crisp finish, broil for 2 minutes at the end.

Smoked Snapper Delight

Name: Smoked Snapper Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole red snapper fillets (skin on, about 1 lb each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional); 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish); Wood chips for smoking (applewood or hickory preferred); Aluminum foil or cedar plank (optional for smoking); 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing, optional); 1 clove garlic, minced (optional for garlic butter)

A tender and flavorful smoked snapper fillet recipe infused with herbs, lemon, and smoky spices. Perfect for outdoor cooking and seafood lovers.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

45 Minutes

Total Time

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Ingredients

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2 whole red snapper fillets (skin on, about 1 lb each)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Zest of 1 lemon

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon fresh dill (optional)

1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (for garnish)

Wood chips for smoking (applewood or hickory preferred)

Aluminum foil or cedar plank (optional for smoking)

1 tablespoon butter (for finishing, optional)

1 clove garlic, minced (optional for garlic butter)

Instructions

Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using applewood or hickory chips.

Pat the snapper fillets dry. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, pepper, and salt to form a marinade.

Rub the marinade over both sides of the snapper. Place lemon slices and fresh herbs on top of each fillet.

Place fish directly on the smoker rack or use a cedar plank/aluminum foil. Close the lid and smoke for 40–45 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Optional: In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Brush over fish before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Smoked Snapper Delight

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