BAKED OPAKAPAKA (SNAPPER) FILLETS WITH MACADAMIA CRUST

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In Hawaii, pink snapper is called opakapaka. This is a good dish from "Fish Dishes of the Pacific from the Fishwife" by Shirley Rizzuto.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 of a lemon
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, ground or 3/4 cup almonds
1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Oil a baking pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Place the fish in the pan, and sprinkle with pepper and lemon juice.
  • In a small skillet heat the rest of the butter. .
  • Add the ground nuts.
  • Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes making sure the mixture doesn't burn.
  • Spread the mixture over the fish.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until done.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

MUHAMMAD MOEEN
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This was a great recipe! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Gabriel Trisha
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I loved this recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brenda Happy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kix Azure
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


LAVENDA CHERUTO
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Manny Rourke
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Wajid Gul
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This was my first time cooking opakapaka and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


amir shrestha
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I was looking for a new way to cook opakapaka and this recipe did not disappoint. The macadamia crust added a nice crunch and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bonolo Masemola
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


MD Sbuj Ahamad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly and the macadamia crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Elisha Palmer
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So good! I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The fish was moist and flaky, and the crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucky Lalbabu
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked to perfection and the macadamia crust was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.


Zoe Parkinson
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I was a bit skeptical about the macadamia crust, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a really nice flavor and texture to the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hassan Bhai
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I've made this opakapaka recipe several times now, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the macadamia crust is always crispy and flavorful.


Aiden Alvarez
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This baked opakapaka snapper with macadamia crust was a hit! The fish was flaky and moist, and the crust was perfectly golden and crunchy. The macadamia nuts added a delicious nutty flavor and texture. I served it with roasted vegetables and a side o