Best 7 Broiled Yellowtail Snapper Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for broiled yellowtail snapper? This versatile fish has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a firm texture that holds up well to broiling. Broiling is a cooking method that involves exposing food to direct heat from above, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior. In this article, we will explore various recipes that showcase the unique flavor of yellowtail snapper when broiled, providing you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to achieve perfectly cooked fish every time. Whether you prefer a simple preparation with just a few ingredients or a more elaborate dish with a flavorful marinade, we have got you covered. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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BROILED SNAPPER WITH PAPRIKA BUTTER



Broiled Snapper with Paprika Butter image

Snapper gets a bit of spice and lots of flavor with this paprika butter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 snapper fillets (8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons Paprika Butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. Lightly oil a broiler-proof baking sheet; arrange 4 snapper fillets (8 ounces each), skin side down, on top.
  • Dividing evenly, spread fillets with a total of 3 tablespoons softened Paprika Butter; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Broil until fish is opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 47 g

PASSION YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER



Passion Yellowtail Snapper image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (7-ounce) portions yellowtail snapper fillets, rinsed
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc, recipe follows
2 teaspoons toasted sweetened coconut
6 slices mango
1 small shallot, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 passion fruit (or 1/2 cup passion fruit juice)
1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
Pinch salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Season the yellowtail fillets with salt and pepper, then dust 1 side only with flour, shaking off any excess. In a medium-sized saute pan, heat the olive oil until just nearly smoking and add the yellowtail, flour side down. Sear the fish until golden brown, then flip over and continue cooking 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Serve fillets in a pool of Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc. Garnish the top of each fillet with 1 teaspoon of toasted coconut and 3 slices of mango.
  • In a small saucepan, saute the shallot in olive oil until slightly browned. Add the white wine and passion fruit. Over medium heat, reduce by 3/4. The liquid in the pan will begin to look thick and bubbly. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the butter a little bit at a time, making sure all butter is whisked in before adding more. Season with salt and white pepper, to taste, then drain through a sieve and reserve the liquid in a warm part of the kitchen until needed.

GRILLED YELLOWTAIL WITH MANGO SALSA



Grilled Yellowtail with Mango Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Time 36m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 (6 ounce) yellowtail fillets (silver perch and yellowtail snapper are ok substitutes)
4 tablespoons ancho chile powder
4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
Olive oil
Mango Salsa, recipe follows
2 mangoes, small dice
1 medium red onion, small dice
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, small dice
2 jalapeno peppers, minced
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 large limes, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill to medium heat and oil the grates using a brush or paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, mix the chile powder, salt, and pepper together. Coat the yellowtail fillets with a light layer of olive oil and sprinkle with the chile mixture. Place each fillet flesh side down on a hot grill and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip fillets over and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from grill and top with Mango Salsa.
  • To make mango salsa, combine all ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir well. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED SNAPPER



Cajun Style Blackened Snapper image

Fillets of red snapper are coated with a mixture of pepper and herbs, then cooked at high heat until the coating blackens. Spicy and delicious!

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground white pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 ½ cups butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat for 10 minutes, or until extremely hot.
  • Dip fish into melted butter, and sprinkle each fillet generously with the seasoning mixture. Place the fish fillets in the hot skillet. Pour 1 tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook until the coating on the underside of the fillet turns black, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the fish over. Pour another tablespoon of butter over the fish, and cook for 2 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 244.7 mg, Fat 72 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 44.3 g, Sodium 2312.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

BROILED FISH



Broiled Fish image

Mother's secret in preparing this dish was to butter the fish before dusting it with flour. That seals in the moisture and makes the fish so succulent. -Ann Berg, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 orange roughy, red snapper, catfish or trout fillets (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place fish on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Drizzle 3 tablespoons butter over fillets; dust with flour and sprinkle with paprika. , Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown. Combine lemon juice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and remaining butter; pour over fish. Broil 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BLUE HEAVEN'S YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER



Blue Heaven's Yellowtail Snapper image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup whipping cream
5 tablespoons cold butter
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 6- 8-ounce yellowtail snapper, grouper or other snapper fillets

Steps:

  • For citrus beurre blanc, combine wine and juices in a pan and boil until reduced to 3 tablespoons, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cream and simmer to about 1 1/84 cup and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 4 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper, set aside and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, pour flour in a shallow dish and dip fillets in it to coat. Melt remaining butter in a pan and cook fillets, turning once, till fish flakes easily, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve fish over a pool of beurre blanc with fried plantains, steamed fresh green beans and fresh corn.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 635, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 809 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

BBQ BROILED RED SNAPPER



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If you don't cook fish often, or don't like fish, this broiled red snapper recipe may be just what the doctor ordered. Normally we don't want to cover up the delicate flavors of the seafood, but in this case, we have no choice. It's not like you can't tell you're eating fish, but close enough.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Cooking spray
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
2 (7 ounce) red snapper fillets
salt to taste
cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  • Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and barbeque sauce in a bowl.
  • Place red snapper fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season with salt. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the top of each fillet and sprinkle with cayenne pepper.
  • Cook under the preheated broil until top is browned and bubbling and fish flakes easily with a fork, rotating the baking sheet if necessary, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 331.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right fish: Opt for firm-fleshed fish like yellowtail snapper, grouper, or sea bass.
  • Simple seasoning: Don't overpower the delicate flavor of the fish with too many spices. Salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon are often all you need.
  • High heat: Broiling creates a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. Make sure your oven is preheated to a high temperature before cooking.
  • Watch the cooking time: Broiling fish quickly, so keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking and drying out.

Conclusion:

Broiling is a simple yet effective method for cooking fish, resulting in a perfectly crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior. With the right fish and a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal in minutes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, give broiled fish a try - you won't be disappointed!

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