A super easy way to cook whole fish.

by cooksmartr

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  1. cooksmartr

    Printable recipe: [https://www.chewoutloud.com/grilled-red-snapper/](https://www.chewoutloud.com/grilled-red-snapper/)

    # Ingredients

    * 1 ½ lb red snapper, whole, cleaned and scaled
    * 2 cups Italian dressing
    * 1 cup tamari sauce, or reduced sodium soy sauce
    * 2 tsp sugar
    * 1 tsp garlic powder
    * 1 tsp onion powder
    * ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
    * lemon slices, freshly chopped basil, parsley, or chives (optional garnishes)

    # Instructions

    * Run fish under water to rinse thoroughly inside and out. Let drain in colander for a few minutes. Use a sharp knife to cut 3 deep scores, 2-2 ½ inches long, across each side of the fish. Scores will be mostly vertical, from top fin to belly. Set aside.
    * In a bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, tamari, sugar, garlic, onion, and black pepper.
    * Pour the marinade mixture over the fish in a baking dish or large freezer zip-bag. Let the fish marinate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight. If fish isn’t fully submerged, turn it over halfway through marinating time. Drain fish and reserve marinade for basting.
    * Generously oil and heat clean grill until very hot. Over medium-high heat, cook fish 6-7 minutes per side; cook time will vary depending on the thickness of fish and temperature of grill. Baste with reserved marinade during first half of cook time. Discard marinade.
    * Serve fish immediately with your choice of garnishes.

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