Best 7 Crispy Crusted Red Snapper Recipes

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Crispy crusted red snapper is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky fish with a golden-brown, flavorful crust. It's a versatile dish that can be prepared in various ways, from pan-frying to baking, and can be enjoyed with various sides and sauces. The secret to achieving a crispy crust is to ensure the fish is well-seasoned and coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRUSTY RED SNAPPER



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This is an amazing dish. It's so easy, yet so elegant. The veggies steam the fish from the bottom, and covering the fillets with a crunchy topping keeps them moist. -Kelly Remington, Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 each medium green, sweet yellow and red peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup coarsely crushed baked Parmesan and Tuscan herb potato chips
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray, combine the tomatoes, peppers, leeks, celery leaves and garlic; arrange fillets over vegetable mixture., In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, chips, cheese, salt, paprika, cayenne and pepper; stir in butter. Sprinkle over fillets. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 18-22 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUMB-COATED RED SNAPPER



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I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with my simple but delicious entree that's done in mere minutes. It's one of the best red snapper recipes I've found. -Charlotte Elliott, Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, lemon pepper and salt; add fillets, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook fillets in oil, in batches, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY CRUSTED RED SNAPPER RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-43099

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup tomatoes -- seeded and chopped
1 cup leeks -- thinly sliced
1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped
1 tablespoon garlic -- minced
4 red snapper fillets (6 oz each) -- boned and skinned
1/2 cup coarse bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese -- grated
1/2 cup plain potato chips -- crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons unsalted butter -- melted
1 tablespoon scallion -- thinly sliced
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Arrange fillets on top of vegetables; season with salt and pepper to taste. Combine crumbs and next 4 ingredients; toss with melted butter. Divide crumb mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing into the fish. Bake 20 minutes, or until fillets flake easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with scallion and serve with lemon wedges.

HERB-CRUSTED RED SNAPPER



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An appetizing blend of herbs complements the mild flavor of these flaky fillets from field editor Nella Parker of Hersey, Michigan. Red pepper flakes give the entree its zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 red snapper fillets (5 ounces each), skin removed
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and process until fennel is finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; dip fillets in herb mixture, coating both sides., In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN-CRUSTED SNAPPER FILLETS



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Spicy snapper, Cajun-style.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 16m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
salt to taste
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets, bones removed
1 cup flour
vegetable oil as needed

Steps:

  • Toss together bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Toss the fish with the flour, shake off the excess, and dip into the egg. Shake off excess egg, and press into breadcrumb mixture. Set aside.
  • Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily and has browned nicely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 157.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 795.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CRISPY RED SNAPPER "CHINESE STYLE"



Crispy Red Snapper

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup plum wine
1 tablespoon sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons crushed and minced lemongrass
1 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons matchstick-thin slices fresh ginger
2 Chinese sausages, 1 to 2 ounces each, sliced into thin rounds (available from Chinese markets; dry chorizo can be substituted)
10 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps thinly sliced
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
2 scallions, white part only, sliced into thin rings
1 carrot, peeled and julienned
1 leek, white and light green parts, well washed and julienned
1 slice Thai bird chile (available in Chinese markets; other chili pepper can be substituted)
Vegetable oil, for frying, at least 1 quart
1 whole red snapper, 4 pounds, scaled and gutted (or substitute two (2-pound) snappers and shorten the cooking time)
1/2 cup instant flour (recommended: Wondra)
Fresh pea shoots, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Put the soy sauce, fish sauce, plum wine, sugar, garlic, jalapeno, ginger, lemongrass, and water in a bowl and stir together; set aside.
  • While you make the vegetables, pour enough oil to submerge the snapper into a wide, deep, heavy-bottomed pot. You will need at least a quart, depending on the width of the pot and the thickness of the fish. Heat the pot over medium-high heat to 370 degrees F.
  • Make the vegetables: Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced ginger and sausage and cook until the sausage begins to give off its fat, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to give off their liquid, adding more oil if necessary. Add the tomatoes, scallions, carrot, leek, and chile, and cook until just soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover, and keep the vegetables warm.
  • Fry the fish: Score the snapper 4 times from top to belly, starting about 3 inches behind the head and making the last slash about 2 inches from the tail; take care not to cut into the flesh. When the oil is almost hot enough, dredge the snapper in the flour, shaking off any excess. Skewer the fish from head to tail with a metal skewer, curving the fish as needed. Slowly carefully add the fish to the pot and fry until cooked through and moist at the bone on the head end, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • To serve: Spread some sauce onto a fish platter and place the fish on top; spoon the vegetables over the fish. Present at the table, cutting individual portions there, and garnishing with pea sprouts. Serve the extra sauce on the side.

CORN MEAL CRUSTED RED SNAPPER RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-25087

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices of fresh red snapper fillets
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup of oil
1/2 cup of white corn meal
1/2 cup of bread crumbs

Steps:

  • 1.Season the fillets with the salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning. Set aside to marinate for a few minutes while you heat the oil. 2.Heat oil in a frying pan wide enough to hold the fillets. 3.Mix the corn meal and bread crumbs together in a separate dish. Take each fillet and dredge it into the breadcrumb's until both sides are fully coated. Once the oil is hot...it has to be hot or the fish will be soggy and not crispy. Place each fillet in to fry. Fry 2 minutes per side and until it is golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges/tartar sauce, and a fresh green salad.

Tips:

  • Selecting the freshest possible red snapper is paramount for a successful dish. Look for fish with bright, clear eyes and vibrant red coloration. Avoid any fish with a slimy or dull appearance.
  • To achieve the crispiest crust, ensure that the fish is thoroughly patted dry before coating it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Using a combination of breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs creates a texturally pleasing crust with a delicate crunch.
  • Season the breadcrumb mixture generously to impart maximum flavor to the fish. A good combination includes paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Dredging the fish in flour before coating it in the breadcrumb mixture helps the coating adhere better.
  • Shallow-frying the red snapper in a non-stick skillet allows for even cooking and prevents the fish from sticking.
  • Cooking the fish over medium heat ensures that it cooks through without burning the crust.
  • Gently flipping the fish only once during the cooking process prevents it from breaking apart.
  • Allowing the fish to rest for a few minutes before serving allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more succulent and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

This crispy-crusted red snapper recipe is a culinary delight that combines the delicate flavors of the fish with a tantalizingly crispy crust. By following the tips and instructions provided, you can effortlessly create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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