Best 7 Red Snapper And Nopalitos In Cilantro Sauce Recipes

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Discover a delightful culinary journey as we explore the vibrant flavors of red snapper and nopalitos, harmoniously blended in a tantalizing cilantro sauce. This unique recipe combines the delicate sweetness of red snapper with the earthy notes of nopalitos, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The cilantro sauce adds a refreshing and aromatic touch, enhancing the natural flavors of the main ingredients. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME



Red Snapper with Cilantro, Garlic, and Lime image

Categories     Garlic     Broil     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lime     Snapper     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6- to 8-oz) red snapper fillets (1/2 inch thick) with skin
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
  • Pat fish dry, then arrange, skin sides up, in 1 layer in baking pan. Brush both sides of fish with 3 tablespoons oil total and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together cilantro, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
  • Broil fish 6 inches from heat, without turning over, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fish, skin sides up, with a metal spatula to a platter, then sprinkle with cilantro mixture and drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

DONA MARIA RED SNAPPER AND NOPALITOS IN CILANTRO SAUCE



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Dona Maria Red Snapper and Nopalitos in Cilantro Sauce recipe includes nopalitos, snapper, cilantro, olive oil and lemon. If you have access to fresh nopalitos you can use those instead by first steaming them.

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15-ounce) jar DONA MARIA® nopalitos, diced
4 red snapper filets
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the nopalitos. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Nopalitos with the cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place snapper filets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with the Nopalitos mixture, Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the filets are cooked through.

RED SNAPPER AND NOPALITOS IN CILANTRO SAUCE



RED SNAPPER AND NOPALITOS IN CILANTRO SAUCE image

Categories     Fish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 15-ounce jar diced nopalitos (also known as nopales or cactus tips)
4 red snapper fillets
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of dried chili flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the nopalitos. Juice one lemon, clean and slice up the other. In a large mixing bowl, combine the nopalitos with the cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and chilies. Place snapper fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Surround with the nopalitos mixture. Place a few lemon slices on top of the fish. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the fillets are cooked through. Preparation Time: 30 minutes

SAUTEED RED SNAPPER WITH RAGOUT OF BLACK BEANS AND A LEMON CILANTRO SAUCE



Sauteed Red Snapper with Ragout of Black Beans and a Lemon Cilantro Sauce image

This dish is a great alternative to ordinary fish dishes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 plum tomato (blank)s plum tomatoes, peeled and diced
½ bunch parsley, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 leeks leeks (white part only), julienned
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying, as needed
1 cup white wine
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 slice fresh ginger, skin left on, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 bunch cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup butter, cut into 16 pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ pounds fillet of red snapper, cut into 4 portions
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Olive oil, as needed

Steps:

  • For Ragout: In medium saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Cook and stir shallot and garlic 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; set aside and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • For Leek Garnish: Blanch leeks in boiling water for 1 minute; strain and dry thoroughly with paper towels. Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry leeks until golden; drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • For Lemon Cilantro Sauce: In medium saucepan, combine wine, shallot, ginger, lemon juice and half of the cilantro (leaves and stems) over medium-high heat. Reduce by until about 3 tablespoons liquid remains. Add cream; bring to a boil. Whisk in 2 pieces of butter at a time, waiting until melted before adding more. Remove from heat; strain sauce through a strainer into another saucepan; set aside and keep warm until ready to serve. Chop remaining 1/2 bunch cilantro (leaves only). Stir in cilantro just before serving.
  • For Red Snapper: Season fish filets with salt and pepper, as desired. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook fish filets, skin side down, until skin is crisp. Turn over and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through.
  • To serve, spoon black bean ragout on each of 4 serving plates. Top with fish filet. Place mound of fried shallots over filet; spoon lemon cilantro sauce around the center of plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 218.1 mg, Fat 73.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 38.7 g, Sodium 532.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SEARED RED SNAPPER WITH GINGER, GARLIC AND CILANTRO SOY SAUCE



Seared Red Snapper With Ginger, Garlic and Cilantro Soy Sauce image

Big title that sounds good to me! Had it in my massive files. From Matisse, Beimar. I cut this from a newspaper. Note: This recipe is for 1 serving so add to it accordingly to increase.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
cornstarch, for dredging
olive oil, to coat pan
2 ounces sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced I presume
1 ounce soy sauce
1 ounce water
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 ounces sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Dredge fish in cornstarch to coat.
  • Heat the olive oil to hot, in an appropriate sized pan, and cook (fry) the fish until just done, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove fish from pan and set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in the pan until steaming.
  • Add ginger and garlic.
  • Apply this mixture over fish.
  • Combine the soy sauce and water and pour over the fish.
  • Now add the cilantro on top and then the sesame seeds (I like toast seeds for a nice flavor).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1072.7, Fat 88, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 1689.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 58.1

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

RED SNAPPER AND NOPALITOS IN CILANTRO SAUCE



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Make and share this Red Snapper and Nopalitos in Cilantro Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) jar nopalitos, diced
4 red snapper fillets
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the nopalitos.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the nopalitos with the cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Place snapper filets in a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the nopalitos mixture.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the filets are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 120.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 46.2

Tips:

  • Select the freshest ingredients: Use the freshest red snapper fillets and nopales (cactus paddles) you can find. Fresh, firm fish will have a slightly briny smell and clear eyes. Nopales should be deep green and free of blemishes.
  • Prepare the nopales properly: Nopales contain a slimy substance called mucilage, which can be removed by boiling them in water for a few minutes. Once boiled, rinse the nopales under cold water to remove any remaining mucilage.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the red snapper in a flavorful mixture of lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices enhances its taste and keeps it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the fish carefully: Red snapper is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it carefully to avoid overcooking. The best way to cook red snapper is to pan-fry it over medium heat until it is cooked through but still flaky.
  • Make a flavorful cilantro sauce: The cilantro sauce is a key component of this dish. Be sure to use fresh cilantro and blend it with other flavorful ingredients such as garlic, onion, and jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Red snapper and nopales in cilantro sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of fresh fish, tender nopales, and tangy cilantro sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new seafood recipe to try, give red snapper and nopales in cilantro sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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