Healthy Foods: Hooked on Health: Gulf Snapper That’ll Make You Salsa in the Kitchen

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).

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🔥 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:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Pat the snapper dry, then rub with olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. While the fish marinates, mix salsa ingredients in a bowl and let flavors dance together.
4. Grill snapper skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 2–3 minutes until it flakes easily.
5. 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. 🌽🎶