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# Grilled Red Snapper with Garden Zucchini Ribbons
- URL: https://news.freshaig.com/grilled-red-snapper-with-garden-zucchini-ribbons/
- Published: 2026-07-28T21:52:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-18T15:01:10.000Z
- Description: Enjoy a heart-healthy meal with this Grilled Red Snapper and Garden Zucchini Ribbons recipe. This perfectly charred, sustainably caught seafood dish brings the fresh flavors of the coast to your backyard grill.
- Author: Ben
- Tags: Recipes, Red Snapper, Grilling, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Paleo, #Import 2026-07-13 21:21

## FreshAIG Quick Facts

- Species: Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet Type: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Paleo

*Preparation Method:* [*Grilling*](https://news.freshaig.com/grilling-seafood/)

**Serves:** 4 people

## Ingredients

- 2 whole red snappers (about 1.5 lbs each), cleaned and scaled
- 2 large green zucchini, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon, sliced into rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

## Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and brush the grates lightly with oil.
2. Score the skin of the [red snappers](https://news.freshaig.com/tag/red-snapper/) 3 times on each side. Rub the fish inside and out with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stuff the cavity with lemon rounds.
3. [Grill](https://news.freshaig.com/grilling-seafood/) the snappers for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. While the fish cooks, gently toss the zucchini ribbons with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. Remove the snapper from the grill and serve immediately alongside the fresh zucchini ribbons.

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