Citrus-Marinated Grilled Caribbean Snapper with Guatemalan Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Fresh Caribbean snapper marinated in bright citrus and grilled, served with a vibrant Guatemalan mojo sauce featuring garlic, cilantro, and peppers. This Latin American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Caribbean snapper fillets, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) Caribbean snapper fillets
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 seeded and chopped small jalapeño pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp honey to create the mojo marinade.
Step 2: Place 4 Caribbean snapper fillets in a shallow dish and pour the mojo marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
Step 4: Remove the snapper fillets from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Serve the grilled snapper drizzled with any remaining mojo sauce from the marinade and garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired.