Best 12 Microwave Red Snapper Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal, then look no further than microwave red snapper. This simple recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. In just a few minutes, you can have a flaky, moist, and flavorful red snapper that's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to discover the best recipe for microwave red snapper!

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MICROWAVE RED SNAPPER



Microwave Red Snapper image

"We fish a lot, so when I tried this recipe at a microwave cooking class, I knew it was a keeper," relates Evelyn Gavin of Cayucos, California. "My husband requests it several times a month."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 red snapper fillet (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut fish into serving-size pieces; place in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain liquid. , Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and dill; drizzle 1/2 cup over the fish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice and remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MOIST ROASTED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND OREGANO



Moist Roasted Whole Red Snapper with Tomatoes, Basil and Oregano image

Provided by Scott Conant

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 2 1/2- to 3-pound whole (head on) red snapper, scaled and cleaned
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
10 whole fresh basil leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
5 small sprigs fresh oregano, plus 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, half sliced and half left whole
4 to 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 8 ounces), cut in half
6 to 8 fingerling potatoes (about 10 ounces), cut into a 3/4-inch dice and blanched
1 cup homemade or low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Stuff and cook the snapper: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. If the fins are still on the fish, use kitchen scissors to cut them off (they just fall apart when cooked). Sprinkle both the inside and the outside of the fish liberally with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, whole basil leaves, oregano sprigs, garlic and lemon slices.
  • Using a very large (14-inch) saute pan or a small roasting pan (oven safe) heat about 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat until smoking. Add the fish and cook until well browned on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the fish over-use a large spatula and grab the tail if it's not too hot-and cook on the other side until well browned, about 2 minutes. Take the fish out of the pan and use wadded paper towels to wipe the pan clean of the oil.
  • Cook the vegetables: Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, a pinch of red pepper flakes, the tomatoes, potatoes, chopped oregano and a pinch of salt and cook until the tomatoes begin to lose some of their liquid, about 3 minutes. Return the fish to the pan, laying it on top of the vegetables and drizzle about a tablespoon of olive oil over it. Add the chicken broth to the pan and squeeze the remaining lemon half into the sauce in the pan. Cook on the stove another 3 to 4 minutes, basting the fish with the sauce and moving some of the tomatoes and potatoes in the pan on top of the fish.
  • Finish cooking the fish in the oven safe pan in the oven 18 to 19 minutes. (To check for doneness, push the head down gently in the area between the nose and the top of the head; when the head easily moves away from the back of the neck, it is ready.)
  • To serve: Remove the fish from the oven and carefully transfer it to a sided platter, pouring any liquid in its cavity back into the pan, and keep the fish warm. Return the pan to the stove over medium heat and cook the sauce and vegetables for a minute or two to concentrate the flavors. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, the chopped basil and season with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Pour the sauce and vegetables over the fish and serve, using a large spoon to remove servings off the fish. (Don't forget to turn it over to eat off the other side!)

ROASTED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND OREGANO BY SCOTT CONANT RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Whole Red Snapper With Tomatoes, Basil, And Oregano by Scott Conant Recipe by Tasty image

One of the reasons why I chose to work with the Alzheimer's Association is because my grandmother had dementia and some of the most meaningful moments I had with her were around the table, sharing a meal. So, I wanted to create a recipe that's fun, easy, full of flavor, and, most importantly, can be enjoyed together with friends and loved ones. Words alone can't convey how magnificent, how beautifully ceremonial a whole fish looks when presented at the table. I'm always excited when I and a few friends settle in to devour one. (And devour we do, you should see how little is left when we're through with it.) Aside from being so good-looking, a whole fish also offers much more flavor because the head and the bones add depth to the accompanying sauce. A completely gratifying dish!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb head-on red snapper, scaled and cleaned
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus additional to taste
1 lemon, half sliced, divided
5 small sprigs fresh oregano, plus ½ tablespoon chopped leaves, divided
10 fresh basil leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves, divided
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups cherry tomato, halved
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 fingerling potatoes, diced and blanched
1 cup homemade chicken broth, or low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • If the fins are still on the fish, use kitchen scissors to cut them off (they just fall apart when cooked). Season both the inside and outside of the fish liberally with 2 teaspoons of salt. Stuff the cavity with the lemon slices, oregano sprigs, and whole basil leaves.
  • Using a very large 14 inch (35 cm) sauté pan or a small roasting pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the fish and cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and season with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Using paper towels, wipe the excess oil out of the pan. Drizzle the fish with another 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes and cook until the tomatoes begin to release some of their liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes.
  • Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over the fish and pour in the chicken broth. Carefully flip the fish over and baste with the sauce.
  • Transfer the fish to the oven and cook for 18-19 minutes. To check for doneness, push the head down gently in the area between the nose and the top of the head; when the head easily moves away from the back of the neck, the fish is ready.
  • Carefully transfer the fish to a rimmed serving platter, pouring any liquid from the cavity back into the pan. Cover the fish with foil to keep warm.
  • Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Cook the sauce and vegetables for 1-2 minutes to concentrate the flavors. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, chopped oregano, and chopped basil and season with salt to taste.
  • Pour the sauce and vegetables over the fish and serve, using a large spoon to remove the flesh from the fish. (Don't forget to turn it over to eat off the other side!)
  • Enjoy!

RED SNAPPER WITH VEGGIES



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Bursting with crisp, flavorful veggies, you'll be amazed that this dish, submitted by Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois, was made entirely in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce, divided
2 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini, carrot and onion in an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. , Brush 1 tablespoon stir-fry sauce over both sides of fillets. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetables; toss to coat. Place fish over vegetables. Cover and microwave on high 2-3 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

MICROWAVE RED SNAPPER



Microwave Red Snapper image

'We fish a lot, so when I tried this recipe at a microwave cooking class, I knew it was a keeper,' relates Evelyn Gavin of Cayucos, California. 'My husband requests it several times a month.'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper or haddock
¾ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 ½ teaspoons dill weed
2 cups Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut fish into serving-size pieces; place in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain liquid. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and dill; drizzle 1/2 cup over the fish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve over rice with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

BAKED WHOLE RED SNAPPER



Baked Whole Red Snapper image

Red snapper is a mild and lean fish with a firm texture. The aromatics combined with the Cajun spices will have your taste buds dancing!

Provided by CookingWithShelia

Categories     Fish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 pound) whole red snapper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 slice orange
1 slice lime
1 slice lemon
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Clean red snapper inside and out under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Brush grapeseed oil all over the inside and outside of the fish, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning on all sides. Insert garlic cloves, citrus slices, and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the fish. Set on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes, depending on size of the fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 166.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 95.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 442.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUICK STEAMED RED SNAPPER (SEAFOOD)



Quick Steamed Red Snapper (Seafood) image

Excellent for microwave preparation. If you don't have a steamer, it's easy to make one. Use your vegetable steamer or cooling rack in a frypan.

Provided by Sheila in Alaska

Categories     Orange Roughy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb red snapper fillet (could also use orange roughy, cod, pollock)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper and salt.
  • Arrange fish on steaming rack.
  • Brush fish with soy-ginger mixture.
  • Place rack over boiling water.
  • Cover.
  • Steam 10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Brush occasionally with soy-ginger mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 388.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.3

RED SNAPPER WITH MISO BROWN BUTTER



Red Snapper with Miso Brown Butter image

This snapper is elegant, luscious, yet simple to prepare thanks to the miso butter, which caramelizes into an umami-rich pan sauce. Served with a bright herb salad, it's a dish that's both refreshing and melt-in-your-mouth.

Provided by Michael Lewis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 fillets red snapper, skinless, or any firm white fish; about 4-5 oz. each
kosher salt
4 tablespoons Miso Butter, divided, recipe follows
Flaky sea salt, preferably Maldon brand
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup mirin
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white miso (also called "shiro miso"), may substitute dark or barley miso
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature (2 1/2 sticks)
1 cup mixed fresh herb greens, such as Thai basil, mint, chervil, dill, and celery leaves
2 teaspoons ponzu, or more as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat an oven-safe saute pan over medium heat. Season fillets with josher salt on both sides. Turn heat to high and add 3 tablespoons Miso Butter to the preheated pan; when it has melted, place fish on top of the butter, skin-side up, in an even layer. Move the fish around in the butter as it starts to bubble and the miso begins to caramelize, 2 minutes. Place pan in the oven to finish cooking fish, about 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness. Meanwhile, make the Herb Salad. (Note: If using a convection oven, place skillet on the middle rack. If using a conventional oven, place skillet on lower rack.)
  • In a small saucepan over high heat, bring sake and mirin to a boil to burn off the alcohol. Once boiling, add sugar, stir, and continue boiling until the sugar has completely dissolved and the liquid is translucent. Turn off heat and stir in miso.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add butter. Whisk at medium speed until butter is fluffy and pale yellow, 1 minute. Continuing on medium speed, slowly add the miso mixture in a steady stream to combine. Turn off motor, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and continue mixing again, just until incorporated. Pour Miso Butter into a bowl and set aside. Makes about 2 cups. (Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.)
  • In a bowl, combine Thai basil, mint, chervil, dill, and celery leaves (or a fresh herb combination of your choosing). Set aside.
  • Remove fish from oven: it's fully cooked when opaque throughout, and should flake when touched. The Miso Butter will be brown and caramelized in the pan. Flip the fish onto a serving plate, skin-side up, and finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt. Pan sauce: To the caramelized butter in the hot pan, add 1 tablespoon of fresh Miso Butter and stir to combine. Spoon pan sauce over the fish. Add ponzu to the Herb Salad, toss, and serve with the fish.

RED SNAPPER WITH SESAME GINGER MARINADE



Red Snapper with Sesame Ginger Marinade image

Although many microwaved dishes come out bland, this one turns out quite well due to the marinade. Even I, a non fish lover, thought this was pretty good

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Microwave

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb red snapper fillet

Steps:

  • Microwave sesame seeds on high about 1 minute.
  • Mix oil, soy, vinegar, ginger, garlic& cayenne.
  • Marinade filets in mixture 10-15 minutes .
  • Arrange filets on plate with thick side out.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and vent in two places.
  • Microwave on high 4-5 minutes until thickest portion is just opaque.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

RED SNAPPER WITH HOT PEPPER AND CILANTRO



Red Snapper With Hot Pepper and Cilantro image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 16m

Yield 2 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced across into thin rings
4 nickel-size slices of peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems reserved with the root end trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 2-pound red snapper
Large pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place half of the jalapeno rings, half of the ginger and the cilantro stems in the cavity of the fish. Place the fish in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Coat both sides of fish with the lime juice. It is fine for the tail to hang over the edge of the dish. Scatter the remaining jalapeno, ginger and cilantro leaves around the fish.
  • Cover the dish tightly with microwave plastic wrap, making sure the tail is well covered and plastic adheres to dish. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 11 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle the salt into the broth made by the fish. Serve immediately, spooning the broth over the fish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 93 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

QUICK-BRAISED RED SNAPPER



Quick-Braised Red Snapper image

You can cook a whole fish in a flash if you use a wok. In this riff on the classic Chinese-restaurant dish, red snapper and scallions are braised in a fragrant garlic- and ginger-infused oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup Shaoxing wine, dry sake, or dry sherry
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, preferably reduced-sodium
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 whole red snapper (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons safflower oil
1 piece ginger (2 inches), peeled, thinly sliced lengthwise, and cut into matchsticks (1/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 red finger peppers, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat, if desired)
1 bunch scallions (about 7), trimmed and cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
Steamed white or brown rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine wine, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, stirring until sugar has dissolved; set aside. Pat fish very dry; make 3 diagonal slashes at 2-inch intervals on each side. Sprinkle fish all over with remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  • Preheat a wok or large skillet over high until smoking hot, about 2 minutes. Carefully add oil and wait until it shimmers, 10 to 15 seconds. Add ginger and garlic; reduce heat to medium-high and cook until golden, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a plate with a fork or slotted spoon.
  • Swirl oil around wok to evenly coat. Add fish and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown at bottom edges and it no longer sticks to pan (test by shaking vigorously; fish should slide back and forth when ready to flip), about 5 minutes. Flip and cook on second side, 5 minutes more. Flip again. Return ginger mixture to wok, along with wine mixture, peppers, and scallions. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, spooning braising liquid over top of fish constantly, until thickened slightly and fish is just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately, with rice.

SPICY FILLETS OF RED SNAPPER



Spicy Fillets of Red Snapper image

A pan fried fillet of Red Snapper marinated for 2 hours in a mild spicy paste.

Provided by lindley

Time 30m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Add your fish to marinade for approx 2 hours
  • Heat a frying pan and add 1 tbs olive oil OR a knob of butter
  • When hot add fish fillets, skin side down. Hold down and cook for 3-4 mins on either side. Baste during cooking with pan juices.When cooked keep warm.
  • Keep the juices in the pan hot and add button mushrooms & Pak Chio & fry them for 2 or 3 minutes in the pan juices.

Tips:

  • Choose the right snapper: Look for a fish with bright, clear eyes, red or pink flesh, and a firm texture. Avoid fish with cloudy eyes, dull skin, or a slimy texture.
  • Prepare the snapper: Rinse the snapper under cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel. Score the fish lightly on both sides to help it cook evenly.
  • Season the snapper: Season the snapper with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Cook the snapper in the microwave: Place the snapper on a microwave-safe plate and cook it on high for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Serve the snapper: Serve the snapper immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Microwave red snapper is a quick and easy way to cook this delicious fish. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a healthy and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give microwave red snapper a try.

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