Grilled Spiced Fish

Name: Grilled Spiced Fish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and thyme

These moist flaky fillets provide a welcome change of pace at summer cookouts. Chris McBee of Xenia, Ohio peppers a savory herb rub with cayenne, then works it into the fish. Even steak lovers will be smacking their lips.

Ingredients

4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and thyme

Directions

Spoon oil over fish. In a small bowl, combine the seasonings; sprinkle over fish and press into both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 202 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 664mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Grilled Spiced Fish in Light & Tasty June/July 2002

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Fredreeca

Jul 19, 2015

Easy and delicious!! And I am not a huge fan of fish but this was excellent!
semoore

Aug 4, 2014

Delicious. Just the right amount of spice to suit my family.
love2cooktoo

Jun 28, 2014

Super! i even used Tilapia with fantastic results! I will be making this alot this summer!
ConnieK

May 27, 2013

OMG, this is so good and soooo easy to make. I broiled instead of grilled and it turned out really really good. This would be over the top if grilled (instead of broiled). Will definitely be making again many times this summer, on the grill next time (s). Spicy but not too spicy at all. I might substitute smoked paprika at least for some of the paprika next time.
Noodles56__IL

Aug 2, 2010

Excellent! I have never made fish directly on the grill. The oil worked well on the grill - fish started to stick in just a couple spots, use a large spatula to gently loosen and then flip fillets over. I didn't have white pepper, so i just added a few grinds of black pepper, was not too spicy at all. Husband agreed that this is definitely a keeper recipe. Served with salad and a rice side dish. YUM!
GwendolynRene

Mar 3, 2010

My sister and my step-daughter, who do not like fish, love this and now make it frequently. I make it on my George Foreman grill, and it turns out great. Easy, fast, delicious and spiiiiiicy!
GwendolynRene

Mar 3, 2010

My sister and my step-daughter, who do not like fish, love this and now make it frequently. Easy, fast, delicious and spiiiiiicy!
nblibrary

Jan 15, 2010

I make this recipe regularly, but I bake it in the oven and it still turns out great.