Grilled Snapper with Citrus Sauce Recipe
Grilled vegan snapper topped with citrus sauce combines smoky depth with refreshing tang, making every bite taste like a tropical getaway.
Ingredients
For the Vegan Snapper
- Vegan snapper fillets soy or pea-based – 4 (about 6 oz each)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder – ½ tsp
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
For the Citrus Sauce
- Orange juice – ¼ cup
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Lime juice – 1 tbsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Maple syrup – 1 tsp
- Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp chopped
Instructions
- Pat vegan snapper fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat fillets evenly; let rest 10 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates.
- Place fillets on grill; cook 6–7 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- In a saucepan, whisk orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and parsley; simmer 2 minutes.
- Remove snapper from grill, drizzle with citrus sauce, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 240
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 38%
- Vitamin A: 20%
- Iron: 9%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 14%
Additional Tips
- Grill citrus halves for a smoky squeeze of extra flavor.
- Add fresh mint to sauce for a cooling kick.
- Serve with quinoa or roasted veggies for a balanced, goddess-approved plate.