Grilled Lemon Basil Snapper Fillets

• 2 tablespoons:fresh basil, minced
• 1 tablespoon:water
• 2 tablespoons:balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon:olive oil
• 2 teaspoons:grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon:salt
• 1/4 teaspoon:black pepper
• 4 (6-ounce) red:snapper fillets, or other firm white fish fillets
• Chives,:chopped

Preparation

1. To make the marinade, combine the basil, water, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
2. Pour the marinade on top of the fish fillets; let soak for 15 minutes.
3. Remove the fish from the marinade. Place the fish on a heated, oiled grill rack. Grill 5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting frequently with remaining marinade.
4. Serve garnished with chopped chives. Serves 4.