Huachinango a La Plancha (Grilled Red Snapper)

Fish grilled in this manner is a specialty in the palm-roofed beach restaurants of Barra Vieja, on the outskirts of Acapulco. It is cooked on a wood-fired grill or plancha (griddle).

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ tablespoon salt
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
• ¼ cup lime juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub mixture evenly onto the fillets and place them on a plate. Marinate in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill or griddle for medium heat and lightly grease.

Step 3

Place fillets on the cooking surface for 30 seconds. Turn over and continue to cook until opaque and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.