Red Snapper a la Talla with Pineapple Pico de Gallo

A simple, spicy whole butterfly-cut fish served with a zesty grilled tropical pineapple salsa and aromatic Mexican sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1105.1 kcals 4420.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Fat 58.8 grams 235.2 grams
Protein 130.1 grams 520.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
5
tbsp
2
tbsp
Dairy
125
g
30
g
Unsalted Butter
for the sauce
Fruits
0.5
piece
Pineapple
peeled and thickly sliced
2
piece
Lime
juice only
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Sea Salt
flakes
0.25
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
clove
Garlic
grated
4
piece
Cloves
whole spice
0.5
tsp
Thyme
chopped fresh
0.5
tbsp
Marjoram
fresh
0.5
tsp
2
tbsp
Coriander
finely chopped fresh
OilsFats
Seafood
2.5
kg
Red Snapper
scaled, gills removed, gutted, and butterfly cut
Vegetables
10
piece
Guajillo Chilli
seeds and membranes removed
5
piece
Ancho Chilli
seeds and membranes removed
4
piece
Tomato
peeled and seeds removed
40
g
Onion
diced
1
piece
Bird's-Eye Chilli
very finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat an outdoor grill over charcoal or an oven to 180°C.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper and rub into the snapper for 20 minutes.
  • Soak chillies in hot water for 10 minutes, then blend with tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, spices, onion, herbs, and 250ml water.
  • Boil the purée with butter and oil, then simmer for 20 minutes until thickened and cool to room temperature.
  • Grill the fish skin-side down for 20 minutes while basting with sauce, then flip and grill for 15 minutes with butter.
  • Alternatively, bake the fish for 30 minutes, basting frequently with sauce and then melted butter.
  • Griddle the sliced pineapple for 2 minutes per side, dice it, and toss with the remaining salsa ingredients.
  • Serve the cooked fish with the pineapple salsa and lime wedges.