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Grilled Red Snapper with Thai Basil & Black Pepper Gelée

Caleb Holman / Executive Chef, Kapow! Noodle Bar, West Palm Beach, FL; Photo by Caleb Holman

For the Thai Basil & Black Pepper Gelée:
    • 1 cup The Perfect Purée Thai Basil & Black Pepper blend, thawed
    • gelatin
    • sugar
    • 2 tbsp. fresh cracked black pepper
Method for the Thai Basil & Black Pepper Gelée:
1. Place 1/2 cup Thai Basil & Black Pepper blend in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand 5 minutes to soften. Set aside.
2. Bring 1 cup Thai Basil & Black Pepper blend to a boil with remaining 1/2 cup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
3. Add gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved. Chill Thai Basil & Black Pepper gelée until firm. Rake with fork and add fresh cracked black pepper.
For the Fish:
    • 1 cup The Perfect Purée Thai Basil & Black Pepper blend, thawed
    • 2 lbs. red snapper filets, skin on
    • 2 oz. Thai basil leaves
    • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 oz. olive oil
    • Pinch of Kosher salt
Method for the Fish:
Place a couple of cuts in the skin of the snapper to prevent curling. Rub with oil and season with kosher salt. Place on hot grill and cook through.
Assembly:
Place snapper on bed of rice or vegetables. Top with Thai Basil & Black Pepper gelée, red onion and basil leaves.