Roasted Whole Red Snapper

With Herbs, Fennel & Artichoke Hearts

Main Course

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: Varies Depending on Fish Size

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 whole red snapper
  • Lemons, slice
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fennel bulb, sliced
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Fresh thyme
  • Marinated artichoke hearts, cut
  • 4 tomatoes, halved
  • Extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup champagne vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon shallots, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
  • 2¼ tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

Directions

  • Begin by making the vinaigrette.
  • Take tomatoes, sprinkle with salt/pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Roast for 30 minutes in the XO Pizza Oven.
  • Put roasted tomatoes in blender. Add vinegar, shallots, capers and basil.
  • Blend on high while streaming in 1 cup olive oil.
  • Score snapper on both sides & cut slit down belly.
  • Salt/pepper liberally on both sides and inside cavity.
  • Stuff with lemon and fennel slices, rosemary and thyme.
  • Place stuff snapper into a fish grill basket, secure & place into the XO Pizza Oven.
  • Cook according to fish weight, flipping basket halfway through time.
  • Fish is finished when flaky but still moist.
  • Plate on top of tomato vinaigrette with more to pour and serve with side of your choice – we had shoestring fries!