Whole Snapper With Fennel And Lemon

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Look for a fish no thicker than about 1 1/4 inches at its roundest point and about two pounds - enough for two servings. Fish are relatively easy to handle at that size and provide an optimum proportion of grilled surface to moist interior.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
* 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion
* 1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
* 2 (2-pound) cleaned whole red snappers
* 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
* 3/4 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
* 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 lemon, cut into 8 slices
* Cooking spray
* Fennel fronds (optional)
== Directions ==
# Prepare grill, heating to medium-high.
# Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
# Add onion and fennel bulb, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
# Set aside.
# Score skin of each fish with 3 diagonal cuts.
# Combine fennel seeds, rind, salt, and pepper.
# Rub each fish with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and half of fennel seed mixture.
# Stuff half of onion mixture and 4 lemon slices into each fish cavity.
# Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 8 minutes.
# Carefully roll fish over; grill 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
# Garnish with fennel fronds, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 4 1/2 ounces)
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