Thai Snapper

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. Asian fish sauce*
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. grated and peeled gingerroot
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 4 red snapper fillets
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 large green onion
  • 1/4 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. In small bowl, mix lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, ginger, sugar, and minced garlic.
  2. From roll of foil, cut four 16-inch by 12-inch sheets.
  3. Fold each sheet crosswise in half and open up again.
  4. Place 1 red snapper fillet, skin side down, on half of each piece of foil.
  5. Top with carrots, green onion, then cilantro leaves.
  6. Spoon the lime-juice mixture over the snapper and vegetables.
  7. Fold other half of foil over fish.
  8. Fold and crimp foil edges all around to create 4 sealed packets.
  9. Place packets on grill over medium heat; cook 8 minutes.
  10. To Serve: With kitchen shears, cut an X in top of each packet so steam can escape.
  11. (When packets are open, check that fish flakes when tested with a fork.)

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

509 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 53.7g 20% DV
Fiber 11g 39% DV
Sugar 14.3g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2231mg 97% DV
Potassium 1999mg 43% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 946mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 160.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 409.3mg 31% DV
Iron 13.3mg 74% DV
Diet fit High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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