Best 9 Fillet Of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce Recipes

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Red snapper, a prized fish known for its delicate flavor and firm texture, pairs wonderfully with a creamy and flavorful coconut sauce. This tropical combination creates a dish that is both elegant and approachable. The fillet of red snapper is first seared until golden brown, locking in its natural flavors, then gently simmered in a rich coconut sauce infused with aromatic spices, herbs, and vegetables. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or grilled vegetables, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical paradise with every bite.

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RED SNAPPER FILLET WITH COCONUT SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Red Snapper Fillet with Coconut Sauce Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by AJloves2cook

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Large RED SNAPPER fillets
JUICE of 1 LIME
2 Tbsp. OLIVE OIL
3 tsp. Minced GARLIC (or 6 Cloves Fresh GARLIC, minced)
1 Med. White ONION, sliced julienne-style*
1 CELERY Stalk, sliced julienne-style*
1 Tbsp. TOMATO PASTE
2 Cans (13.5oz. each) COCONUT MILK
1 Pkg Powered CHICKEN BOUILLON
2 BAY LEAVES
1 Large, Ripe TOMATO, seeded and sliced julienne-style*
2 cups cooked WHITE RICE, hot
Thin strips about 1/4" square x 2"

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle the RED SNAPPER fillets with the lime juice. 2. In a deep skillet with straight sides, heat OLIVE OIL on medium. Stir in GARLIC, ONION, CELERY and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. 3. Stir in TOMATO PASTE and cook for 2minutes. 4. Stir in COCONUT MILK, CHICKEN BOUILLON, and BAY LEAVES. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir in sliced TOMATOES. Add RED SNAPPER fillets, skin side up, gently pushing them into sauce. Simmer 5 minutes or until RED SNAPPER is cooked and flakes easily with a fork. 6. Transfer the RED SNAPPER fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm. Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency. Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side accompanied with the RICE.

CAJUN RED SNAPPER



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A spicy red snapper dish.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with oil. Brush both sides of the snapper filets with the butter mixture, reserve the remaining butter mixture. Coat both sides of the filets with the seasoning-mixture.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Drizzle half of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter side down in pan. Cook over a high heat until the fish is deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-mixture over the fish and flip the fish over. Cook until fish is browned and flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

RED SNAPPER IN COCONUT SAUCE



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Sure, you could take the crew to a pricey fish restaurant. Or knock their socks off at home with this delicious Red Snapper in Coconut Sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole red snapper (2 lb.), cleaned
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 habanero chile, seeded, deveined and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Score both sides of fish with shallow cross-cuts. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 min. on each side or until fish is lightly browned on both sides and flakes easily with fork. Transfer fish to platter; cover to keep warm.
  • Add coconut milk, onions and chiles to skillet; cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until coconut milk is reduced by half. Stir in peppers and cream cheese; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 33 g

RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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I found this great recipe on a can of Goya coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM). I'm putting it here for safe-keeping, in case they change recipes on the can... I served this for a dinner party and got rave reviews. Enjoy!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Polynesian

Time 35m

Yield 4 fillets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 celery rib, sliced julienne style
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM)
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice, hot
4 red snapper fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with the lime juice.
  • In a staight-sided deep skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, celery and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Don't skip this step.
  • Stir in coconut milk, chicken bouillion and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sliced tomatoes. Add fillets, skin side up if not skinless, gently pushing them into the sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer the fish fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm.
  • Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side, accompanied with the rice.

FILLET OF RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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Found this recipe on the side of a can of Coconut Milk. Have not tried yet but am looking forward to it

Provided by C in PA

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large red snapper fillets
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 stalk celery, sliced julienne style
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with lime juice.
  • In deep skillet, heat oil on medium.
  • Stir in garlic, onion, celery, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, bouillon, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sliced tomatoes.
  • Add fillets, skin side up, gently pushing them into the sauce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes or until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer to warm serving tray and keep warm.
  • Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve remainder on the side accompanied with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.2, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 414.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 56.7

RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-CLAM BROTH



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The fennel seeds turn into an aromatic, crunchy crust on the skin.

Provided by Camille Becerra

Categories     Bon Appétit     Snapper     Clam     Coconut     Soup/Stew     Healthy     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Dinner     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coconut-Clam Stock
4 (5-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Steps:

  • Heat stock in a medium pot over low; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle fish on both sides with kosher salt. Top skin side with fennel seeds, patting lightly to adhere.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low. Working in 2 batches, cook fish, skin side down, until skin is crisp, 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook on other side 30 seconds.
  • Divide stock among shallow bowls. Add a fish fillet to each, placing skin side up, and top with cilantro, sprouts, coconut, and some sea salt. Drizzle with olive oil.

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC, LIME, AND CILANTRO



Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro image

A delicious and easy red snapper dish, with the flavors of the summer. You can substitute almost any firm-fleshed fish, but snapper is my favorite!

Provided by mslisa

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
2 pounds skin-on red snapper fillets
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground red chile pepper, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Place red snapper skin-side down in the baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with garlic, garlic salt, and red pepper. Spread cilantro evenly over the fish; squeeze lime evenly on top.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt butter and pour evenly over the fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with juices spooned over the fish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-GINGER SAUCE



Roasted Red Snapper with Coconut-Ginger Sauce image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons caribbean jerk seasoning
0.5 teaspoons salt
14 ounces coconut milk
0.333333333333 cups scallions
1 tablespoons garlic
1 tablespoons ginger
4 fillets red snapper
2 cups carrots
1 units red pepper
6 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix jerk seasoning and salt in small bowl.
  • 2. Put coconut milk, scallions, garlic, ginger and 3/4 tsp. jerk seasoning mixture in a large nonstick skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently boil 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • 3. Meanwhile, srinkle both sides of fish with remaining seasoning mixture. Arrange skin side up on baking sheet; coat skin with cooking spray. Bake 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  • 4. Add carrots and pepper strips to skillet, cover and cook 5 minutes. Stir in spinach until it wilts.
  • 5. Place snapper on serving plates. Spoon vegetables and sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH THYME AND YELLOW PEPPER



Red Snapper Fillets With Thyme and Yellow Pepper image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 scallions cut on the bias
3 shallots, minced
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 cup fish stock or bottled clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
2 yellow peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup fish stock or bottled clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Wipe the fillets dry and sprinkle with vinegar and oil. Set aside.
  • Make the yellow pepper sauce. Combine garlic, shallots, yellow peppers, fish stock and wine in a saucepan, simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until the peppers are soft. Puree in food processor, season, set aside.
  • Butter a shallow baking pan large enough to hold the fillets comfortably in overlapping layers. Sprinkle with the scallions, shallots, one tablespoon thyme and red pepper flakes. Place the fish on top, add the stock, wine, salt and pepper. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked.
  • Remove snapper fillets from baking pan and place on a heated serving dish. Add cooking juices to the yellow pepper sauce and reduce until thickened. Correct seasoning and pour into a heated sauceboat.
  • Sprinkle the fish fillets with the remaining thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1089 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper fillet you can find. Look for fillets that are firm and have a bright red color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy smell.
  • Season the red snapper fillet liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Sear the red snapper fillet skin-side down in a hot skillet. This will help to create a crispy skin and prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the red snapper fillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the red snapper fillet with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or a salad.
  • To make the coconut sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less coconut milk.

Conclusion:

Fillet of red snapper with coconut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is cooked to perfection and the coconut sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Additional tips:
  • If you don't have a blender, you can also make the coconut sauce by hand. Simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the coconut sauce, such as chopped cilantro, lime juice, or chili peppers.
  • Serve the red snapper fillet with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or a salad.

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