Seafood Recipes

Barbecued Whole Snapper With Lime AndChilli

Whole snapper is barbecued in a foil parcel with garlic and lime, then dressed with fresh chilli, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce and coriander.

Barbecued Whole Snapper With Lime And Chilli
6 People
Serves
20 Mins
Prep Time
35 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Enjoy a vibrant, flavorful Barbecued Whole Snapper with Lime and Chilli. This dish brings together the fresh taste of snapper with a zesty, spicy kick from lime and chilli—perfect for grilling and sharing. Simple to prepare yet impressive, it’s ideal for warm days and gatherings. Order high-quality snapper from Pearl Seafoods and take advantage of Sydney-wide delivery, bringing fresh seafood straight to your grill for a delicious, restaurant-quality meal at home.

Ingredients

  1. 2 whole snapper (about 800g–1kg each), cleaned and scaled
  2. 4 limes (2 juiced, 2 sliced)
  3. 3 long red chillies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
  4. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  6. 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  7. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  8. 2 tablespoons olive oil (or neutral oil for grilling)
  9. Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
  10. Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Preheat a barbecue to medium-high with the hood closed. Rinse the fish inside and out under cold running water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Make 3 shallow cuts, about 1cm deep, in the thickest part of each side of the fish.
  2. On a flat surface, place a large sheet of baking paper on top of a large sheet of foil. Position the fish in the centre of the paper. Fill the cavity with the garlic and the 2 sliced limes. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Fold up the baking paper and foil to enclose the fish, scrunching the foil to secure it.
  3. Barbecue the snapper with the hood closed for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway, or until the fish is cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining the sliced red chillies, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, oil, and coriander in a jug.
  5. Unwrap the fish and carefully transfer it to a serving plate, along with the cooked lime slices from the cavity. Drizzle with the dressing and top with coriander sprigs.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Whole snapper is perfect for barbecuing because cooking the fish on the bone helps keep the flesh moist, delicate, and full of natural seafood flavour. Scoring the skin allows the aromatics and dressing to penetrate while helping the fish cook evenly over the grill. Fresh lime, chilli, ginger, and coriander bring brightness and heat that balance the rich, flaky snapper beautifully.

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NUTRITION

NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 345 kcal
  • Total Fat 15.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.0 g
  • Protein 44.0 g
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