Griddled red snapper

Method

Griddled red snapper

1) Use a paring knife to cut four slits into both sides of each snapper, cutting through the skin and flesh.

2) Whisk half of the lemon juice in a bowl with the oregano and half of the olive oil.

3) Salt each fish liberally and put in a nonreactive container. Pour the lemon and oil mixture over the fish and leave to marinate in a cool place for 30 minutes.

4) Lay out five vine leaves on the counter, making sure to overlap them to create a sheet that is as wide as the fish is long, and long enough to wrap around the snapper 1 1/2 times.

5) Wrap one of the fish in the leaves. Repeat with the remaining fish and leaves

6) Heat an outdoor grill or griddle pan to medium-high.

7) In a 2-litre saucepan, combine the stock, garlic, and remaining lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.

8) Remove from the heat and whisk in the egg. Return the pan to the stovetop over low heat and, stirring constantly.

9) Griddle the fish for 4 minutes per side, making sure not to burn the vine leaves.

To serve, set one whole wrapped fish on a serving plate and top with the sauce.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation