Red Snapper in Grape Leaves with Garlic and Caper butter

Red snapper fillets are encased in grape leaves before being broiled and served with a lemon butter sauce. A quick meal that is truly elegant.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon cooking sherry
• 1 tablespoon drained capers
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper, skin removed
• 16 grape leaves, rinsed and patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 2

Season the snapper fillets with sea salt and pepper. Place two grape leaves on a clean surface so that they overlap slightly. Place a fillet in the center. Fold the leaves over the center of the fillet to enclose completely. Brush with oil on the top and bottom to keep the leaves from sticking, and place on a broiler pan. Repeat with the remaining fillets and leaves.

Step 3

Place the fish under the preheated broiler about 6 inches from the heat source. Broil for 4 minutes per side, turning once, or until fish is opaque.

Step 4

While the fish is broiling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, capers, sherry and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

To serve, remove the fish packets to a platter, and spoon the sauce over the top.