Texas has coastline along the Gulf of Mexico for days and fish that’ll knock your flip-flops off. Tonight, let’s cast our line for Gulf Red Snapper — a lean, mean, heart-loving machine — and reel in a recipe so flavorful, your taste buds will be dancing before the music even starts.
Why Gulf Red Snapper is a Healthy Catch:
- Lean Protein: Packed with muscle-building goodness without the fat.
- Low Mercury: Safer than many other large fish, especially when caught wild from the Gulf.
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Great for heart and brain health — and possibly making better dance moves.
- Vitamin B12 & Selenium: For energy and a strong immune system (so you can handle all that salsa dancing).
🔥 Tex-Mex Gulf Snapper with Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa
Ingredients:
- 2 Gulf Red Snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (or leave seeds for a little fiesta)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the snapper dry, then rub with olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- While the fish marinates, mix salsa ingredients in a bowl and let flavors dance together.
- Grill snapper skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes until it flakes easily.
- Plate it up with a heaping spoonful of the salsa on top.
Serving tip: Pairs beautifully with grilled street corn, a chilled hibiscus agua fresca, and a playlist that starts with Marc Anthony. 🌽🎶