BAKED SNAPPER WITH CHILIES, GINGER AND BASIL

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Almost any whole fish can be cooked with this method, but snapper or sea bass are particularly good with the Thai flavors. If you can find it, try fresh galangal in place of the ginger, the flavor is unique.

Provided by Chili Spice

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
½ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 red chile peppers, sliced diagonally
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
5 leaves basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Stuff the cavity of the snapper with 1/2 cup basil leaves and set aside. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Place the snapper in the skillet, and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute total. Place the fish into the roasting pan, and sprinkle with fish sauce. Reserve the peanut oil in the skillet.
  • Bake fish in preheated oven until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining peanut oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger, chile peppers, and yellow pepper and cook until the peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, rice vinegar, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Pour the sauce over the snapper, and garnish with the remaining basil leaves to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 630.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Ushalani Usha
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I don't like fish, so I won't be trying this recipe.


Kim Prothro
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me.


official Praize mighty
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I'm not sure about the combination of chilies, ginger, and basil, but I'm willing to give it a try.


NISHES kc
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Cinica Monegan
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I'm going to try this recipe with other types of fish.


Jisan Chowdory
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to fish.


Crystal Linder
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Farhankhan009
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This is a healthy and delicious recipe that I will be making again and again.


Jaelin McDaniel
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone raved about it.


Toyba Tasmin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish.


Israfil hossen
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so moist and flavorful.


Sherry Peyton
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Sophie Grillett
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


gacha life Fari
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Ti·ä©·à∞ Ti·ä©·à∞
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This baked snapper recipe is an absolute delight! The combination of chilies, ginger, and basil creates a flavor profile that is both vibrant and harmonious.