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Grilled Jerk-rubbed Snapper with Avocado Salsa
Recipe courtesy Michelle Bernstein
Show:  Melting Pot
Episode:  Nuevo Latino--Chile Show
4 (1 1/4 pound) yellowtail snappers, scaled, trimmed, and eviscerated
Jerk Marinade, recipe follows
Avocado Salsa, recipe follows

Coat each snapper with 1/4 cup jerk marinade
Place on a hot, clean grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes on each side. Serve with the Avocado Salsa.

For the jerk:
1 bunch thyme, picked and chopped
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
1 bunch Italian parsley, leaves only, chopped
2 allspice berries
2 cloves
Pinch cinnamon
1 Scotch bonnet pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Reserve.

Avocado Salsa:
2 to 3 Haas avocados, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 limes, juiced
1 round, ripe tomato, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients together and spoon over snapper when they are cooked.

Other Recipes from this Episode
Chile Crusted Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Hot Candied Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fried Crisp Pork with Chile-Peanut Sauce: Carnitas con Salsa Guajillo y Cacahuates

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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