Grilled Snapper with Orange-Almond Sauce

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
13%
Grilled Snapper with Orange-Almond Sauce
32 min.
6
433kcal

Suggestions


Elevate your dining experience with our delightful Grilled Snapper with Orange-Almond Sauce, a dish that beautifully combines vibrant flavors and appealing textures. Perfectly suited for seafood lovers and packed with health benefits, this gluten-free and low FODMAP recipe is a fantastic choice for lunch or dinner gatherings.

The star of the show, snapper or grouper fillets, are seasoned to perfection and grilled until they achieve a tender, flaky finish, capturing the essence of summer grilling. But what truly sets this dish apart is the luscious orange-almond sauce. The nutty aroma of sautéed almonds blended with the zesty brightness of freshly grated orange rind creates a mouthwatering sauce that drapes the fish in a rich, buttery embrace.

Accompanied by fragrant thyme and garnished with bright orange wedges, this dish not only tastes incredible but also looks stunning on the plate, making it a feast for the eyes and the palate. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a simple meal, our Grilled Snapper with Orange-Almond Sauce promises a delightful experience that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and richness, all in just 32 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 48 ounce grouper fillets 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings garnish: orange wedges 
  • 0.5 tablespoon orange rind grated
  • teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • teaspoon sea salt coarse-grain
  •  thyme sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • grill

Directions

  1. Rub fish fillets with oil.
  2. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Arrange thyme sprigs on hot charcoal or hot lava rocks on grill. Coat food rack with vegetable cooking spray; place on grill over high heat (400 to 500).
  4. Place fish on rack, and grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add almonds, and saute 5 minutes or until butter is brown.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in orange rind.
  7. Pour sauce over fish.
  8. Garnish, if desired.
  9. * Orange thyme may be substituted for thyme sprigs

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein42.79%
Fat54.96%
Carbs2.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.33
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.853912954745%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.19mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.76mg
Isorhamnetin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.93kcal
21.65%
Fat:26.19g
40.29%
Saturated Fat:11.2g
70%
Carbohydrates:2.41g
0.8%
Net Carbohydrates:1.08g
0.39%
Sugar:0.35g
0.39%
Cholesterol:124.59mg
41.53%
Sodium:629.82mg
27.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.87g
91.75%
Selenium:83.31µg
119.01%
Phosphorus:411.22mg
41.12%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.96%
Potassium:1171.93mg
33.48%
Magnesium:94.74mg
23.69%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.22%
Vitamin E:3.08mg
20.52%
Vitamin B5:1.77mg
17.72%
Vitamin A:880.23IU
17.6%
Iron:2.66mg
14.8%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.95%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.81%
Calcium:95.72mg
9.57%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.21%
Copper:0.14mg
6.94%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.71%
Folate:25.31µg
6.33%
Fiber:1.33g
5.32%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.17%
Vitamin K:4.68µg
4.46%
Vitamin C:3.35mg
4.06%
Source:My Recipes