Best 13 Pepper Rubbed Red Snapper Recipes

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Pepper rubbed red snapper is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant flavors and aromatic spices. The fusion of zesty pepper and flaky red snapper creates a culinary masterpiece that is both satisfying and visually appealing. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and tips to craft the perfect pepper rubbed red snapper that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

PEPPER-RUBBED RED SNAPPER



Pepper-Rubbed Red Snapper image

"I found the recipe for Pepper-Rubbed Red Snapper several years ago while living in Corpus Christie.It's often requested when guests visit and sure comes in handy when the boys come home with a great catch."-Windy Byrd, Sweeny, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper fillets (8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Dip fillets in butter, then rub with spice mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets over medium-high heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

RED SNAPPER



Red Snapper image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Olive oil
2 (6 ounce) red snapper filets, scaled but skin on
1 large tomato, or 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4inch thick slices
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil, mint or dill leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Tear 2 pieces of parchment or aluminum foil, about 12-inch square.
  • Drizzle some olive oil in center of each square and spread with your fingers. Set the filets, skin side down, over the olive oil in the foil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle more olive oil over fish, then top with tomatoes and then fresh herbs. Drizzle drops more olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap, deli style. Set package on a baking dish or sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. While snapper is cooking, make orange rice.

GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS



Grilled Red Snapper with Roasted Eggplant and Peppers image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 to 1 1/2 pounds tiny baby eggplant or purple Oriental eggplant, halved
2 to 3 fresh sweet red peppers, cored and quartered
1/3 cup pure olive oil, plus olive oil to brush on grill
2 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) whole red snappers*
8 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare an outdoor barbecue grill with good charcoal briquets or wood chips stacked against one side of the grill and let them burn until ash white. Brush the grill lightly with olive oil, then brush the eggplant and peppers lightly with the oil. Place them skin-side down on the opposite side of the grill -- not over direct heat. Roast 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until well grilled and cooked. Remove to a warm platter and reserve while grilling the fish.
  • Brush the outside of each fish with olive oil. Fill the cavity of each fish with 2 sprigs of rosemary. Rub the garlic on the outside of the fish. Season with salt and pepper, and grill the fish in the same indirect manner 8 to 10 minutes on each side.
  • Meanwhile, remove the leaves from the remaining 4 sprigs of rosemary. Discard the stems, coarsely chop the leaves and reserve.
  • Remove the fish to second platter and cool 5 or 6 minutes. Because the fish has already been cooked, it can be filleted easily by running a sharp knife along the dorsal fin and lifting the fillet away from the bones using two forks to tease it free gently. Place the first fillet on a serving plate, turn over the fish, and repeat the filleting process for the second side.
  • Serve 1 fish fillet to each person, accompanied with the grilled vegetables. Drizzle each serving with some of the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with the chopped rosemary. *If you substitute fillets for whole fish, keep in mind that they can be tricky to grill and that they cook in half the time.

RED SNAPPER WITH SWEET PEPPER AND GARLIC SAUCE



Red Snapper With Sweet Pepper And Garlic Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
4 small red snapper fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Sweet pepper tapenade (see recipe), not drained and parsley reserved

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Season the snapper with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Pour tapenade sauce over fish, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Divide among 4 plates, spoon with the sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

PEPPER RUBBED RED SNAPPER



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Make and share this Pepper Rubbed Red Snapper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dudemickgal

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper fillets
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Dip fillets in butter, then rub with spice mixture.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets over med-high heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 231.5, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 45

RED SNAPPER WITH PEPPER AND VINEGAR



Red Snapper with Pepper and Vinegar image

This is a wonderfully tasty recipe. Of course, it is best with very fresh fish. I always get raves when I serve this.

Provided by sutee

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) filets red snapper (or talipia)
flour
2 tablespoons butter (divided use)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
1 medium tomatoes, diced
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons cognac
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Salt fish filets and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Dredge in flour.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat melt 1 Tbs.
  • butter with 1 Tbs.
  • olive oil.
  • When butter and oil start to brown put fish in and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Add shallots and pepper to skillet and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add chopped tomato and stir until mixture comes to a boil, then add red wine vinegar.
  • Cook until reduced by half.
  • Pour cognac over and ignite.
  • When flames die out add 1 Tbs.
  • butter and parsley.
  • Pour over fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 78.7, Sodium 165.1, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 35.8

HERB-CRUSTED RED SNAPPER



Herb-Crusted Red Snapper image

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

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS



Baked Red Snapper with Shrimp and Mushrooms image

This recipe for red snapper and shrimp is truly delicious and easy to prepare. Everyone that has tried it has raved over it, even the kids. Serve over rice or angel hair pasta.

Provided by RFalgout

Categories     Snapper Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 21

cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama®), or more to taste
2 cups half-and-half, or more as needed
3 tablespoons sherry
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend
3 pounds red snapper fillets
1 ½ pounds medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter for cream sauce in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables soften and onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk flour and Creole seasoning into onion mixture to make a paste. Slowly add half-and-half, whisking constantly. Whisk in sherry, lemon juice, basil, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add mozzarella; stir until melted and combined.
  • Lightly season snapper and shrimp on both sides with seafood seasoning. Arrange snapper in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with shrimp and mushrooms. Pour cream sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 208.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BRAISED RED SNAPPER WITH GRANDMA-STYLE ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND BLACK OLIVES



Braised Red Snapper with Grandma-Style Zucchini, Peppers, and Black Olives image

"Grandma-style" means the vegetables are cooked like a stew in a big pot until they're soft and delicious. The vegetables taste better and better as you cook them down, and the broth tastes nourishing. This is one of the classic recipes I pull out in a pinch, and it's always welcomed.

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 red bell peppers
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 baby new potatoes, halved
3 zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch-thick circles
1/2 cup whole kalamata olives
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 fresh thyme sprigs
6 fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 lemon, sliced paper-thin
2 cups Chicken Stock (page 156)
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
Juice of 1 lemon
2 center-cut red snapper fillets, about 8 ounces each, skin on, halved on the diagonal

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Pull out the cores of the red peppers; then halve them lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Toss the peppers with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them on a cookie sheet, skin side up, and broil for 10 minutes, until really charred and blistered. Put the peppers into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and steam for about 10 minutes to loosen the skins. Peel the peppers and cut them into big strips.
  • Heat a 2-count of oil in a wide pot. Add the roasted peppers, potatoes, zucchini, olives, garlic, thyme, tarragon, and lemon slices. Sauté everything together for a few minutes over medium heat to coat in the oil and soften; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken stock, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and let it slowly simmer down for 30 minutes while you prepare the fish.
  • Rub a little olive oil and salt and pepper on the fish fillets. Add a 2-count drizzle of olive oil to a skillet and place over medium heat. When the pan is nice and hot, sear the fish, skin side down. Gently press on the fish with a spatula to crisp up the skin. Carefully transfer the fish to the pot of vegetables, skin side up. Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it; don't let the liquid boil or cook the fish too long or it will fall apart. Serve the fish and vegetables in wide, shallow bowls with a ladle of broth and a drizzle of olive oil. Home-style goodness!

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

BLACKENED RED SNAPPER



Blackened Red Snapper image

A spice rub with paprika, oregano, thyme, and pepper coats these fillets for a major flavor boost.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, or Italian oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Six 4-ounce red-snapper fillets, with skin
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika,oregano, thyme, cayenne, sugar, 1 teaspoonsalt, and black pepper. Set spicemixture aside.
  • Place the fillets on a clean, dry work surface, skin side up, and cut 3 to 4 shallow slits across skin to keep it from curling up while cooking. Turn fillets over, and sprinkle the top of each fillet with a heaping teaspoon of the reserved spice mixture; pat gently with hands to make spice mixture stick. Cover, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a heavy skillet.When hot, but not smoking, add half thefillets, seasoned side down. Cook untilwell browned, about 2 minutes. Flip; cookuntil fish is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutesmore. Carefully wipe skillet with apaper towel. Repeat with remaining oiland fillets; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 g, Cholesterol 41 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 23 g, Sodium 446 g

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!

Tips:

  • Use fresh red snapper fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to pat the fillets dry before seasoning them, as this will help the rub adhere better.
  • For a more flavorful rub, use a combination of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Sear the fillets in a hot skillet until they are browned on both sides. This will help to lock in the juices and prevent them from drying out.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the fillets for an additional 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This pepper-rubbed red snapper recipe is a simple and delicious way to prepare this popular fish. The rub adds a flavorful crust to the fillets, while the pan-searing locks in the juices. The result is a tender, flaky fish that is perfect for any occasion.

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