Grilled Red Snapper & Okra with Spicy Tartar Sauce

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Meaty snapper holds up well on the grill, but any firm white fish will work well in its place. Look for U.S. red snapper caught in the Gulf of Mexico for the most sustainable option according to Seafood Watch. Serve with a cold pale ale or lager.

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Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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Grilled Snapper & Okra with Spicy Tartar Sauce
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Active Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños

  • 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

  • 4 ½ teaspoons chili powder, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 ¼ pounds red snapper fillet, cut into 4 portions and patted dry

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 pound okra

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

  2. Combine mayonnaise, jalapeños, mustard and lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.

  3. Combine lime zest, 4 teaspoons chili powder, coriander, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge fish with the spice mixture and coat with cooking spray. Toss okra with oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Thread the okra crosswise onto four 12-inch bamboo or metal skewers.

  4. Oil the grill rack. Grill the okra, flipping once halfway, until softened and charred in spots, 4 to 6 minutes. Grill the fish, flipping once halfway, until the flesh is opaque, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the reserved sauce.

Equipment

Four 12-inch skewers

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317 Calories
17g Fat
9g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. fish, 1 cup okra & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Vitamin A 1760IU 35%
Sodium 505mg 22%
Potassium 949mg 20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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