Best 10 Red Snapper Baked In Salt With Romesco Sauce Recipes

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Red snapper baked in salt is a classic Spanish dish that is both impressive and delicious. The salt crust helps to seal in the fish's natural flavors and keeps it moist and flaky, while the romesco sauce adds a rich and flavorful accompaniment. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner, and it is sure to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROMAN-ESCO (ITALIAN ROMESCO) WITH RED SNAPPER



Roman-esco (Italian Romesco) with Red Snapper image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jar roasted red peppers
1 large plum tomato, coarsely chopped
2 slices stale bread, torn
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped, plus 1 sprig
A few parsley leaves
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
4 filets of red snapper (6 to 8-ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flour, for dredging

Steps:

  • Place peppers and coarsely chopped tomato in food processor with bread, pine nuts, garlic, rosemary, chopped parsley and vinegar. Turn processor on and stream in 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to form a thick sauce.
  • Place 2 tablespoons olive oil into a shallow saute pan and add the rosemary sprig. This will infuse the oil before adding the fish.
  • Season snapper with salt and pepper and score skin side with cross hatches. Dredge the fish in flour and cook in the rosemary-infused olive oil for 7 to 8 minutes until crispy and golden on both sides. Serve fish in a pool of the sauce.

RED SNAPPER BAKED IN SALT WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



Red Snapper Baked in Salt with Romesco Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Pepper     Tomato     Appetizer     Bake     Christmas     Vinegar     Snapper     Hot Pepper     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce
3 large plum tomatoes
2 large red bell peppers
1 medium onion (unpeeled)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 dried ancho chile*
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1 slice wheat bread, toasted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon pimentón or other imported sweet paprika (see note below)
Fish
2 2-pound whole red snappers
6 pounds coarse kosher salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, bell peppers, and onion in small baking dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Roast until partially charred, turning every 15 minutes, about 45 minutes. Cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chile; fry until darkened and slightly puffed, turning once, about 30 seconds. Transfer to small bowl. Add enough hot water to cover. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Peel and seed ancho chile, tomatoes, and bell peppers; place in blender. Peel onion; coarsely chop and add to blender.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add almonds; sauté until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Transfer to blender. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, vinegar, bread, and paprika to blender; blend to coarse puree. Transfer to bowl; season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • For fish:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Place 1 fish in each of two 13x9x2-inch metal baking pans. Cover each fish with 3 pounds salt. Drizzle 1 1/2 cups water over salt in each pan. Using hands, pack salt over fish to cover completely.
  • Bake fish until thermometer inserted into center of fish registers 135°F, about 30 minutes. Gently rap salt crust with back of spoon to crack; carefully remove salt. Use pastry brush to remove any remaining salt. Carefully transfer whole fish to platter and serve with sauce.
  • *Sold at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

SALT-ROASTED RED SNAPPER



Salt-Roasted Red Snapper image

The salt in this recipe forms a hard crust as it bakes, infusing the fish with moisture and flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 two-to-three-pound whole red snapper, scaled and cleaned
3 pounds coarse salt
4 large egg whites
2 lemons, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley
1/2 bunch fresh thyme, stems removed
4 whole bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse fish thoroughly inside and out until no traces of blood remain. Pat fish dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, stir together salt and egg whites until thoroughly combined. Place a 1/2-inch layer of salt mixture in the bottom of a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan. Place lemon rounds, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves on top of salt, arranging ingredients so they form shape of fish and reserving some of each ingredient. Fill fish cavity with reserved lemons and herbs; place the fish on top of mixture.
  • Pour the remaining salt over fish, completely covering the body; the tail can stick out of the pan. Using your fingers, pat down salt, completely sealing the fish.
  • Place pan in center of oven. Cook fish until done, allowing 15 minutes per pound. (One way chefs check for doneness is to insert a carving fork or metal skewer through the salt crust and into the fish, then place it to the chin under lower lip for 15 seconds; if the metal feels very warm, the fish is done.) Remove pan from oven; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Gently break away crust. Transfer fish to a cutting board. Using a paring knife and your fingers, peel away skin. Separate, and serve.

WHOLE RED SNAPPER BAKED IN SALT



Whole Red Snapper Baked in Salt image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) red snapper, scaled, gutted, and gills removed
4 or more egg whites
1/2 cup cold water
6 to 7 pounds coarse sea salt or kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and dry the fish thoroughly. Whisk together the egg whites and water and combine with the salt in a large mixing bowl. Work the mixture with your hands to distribute the water and egg whites in the salt. The salt mixture should hold together when you press a mound of it together between the palms of your hands. If it doesn't, work in another egg white.
  • Fill a baking dish that is 2 inches longer than the fish about 1/3 full of the salt mixture. Place the fish on top. Cover the fish with the rest of the salt mixture and smooth the salt over with a spatula. Place the fish in the oven for about 40 minutes. The only way to know whether the fish is done is by inserting an instant-read thermometer through the layer of salt and measuring the temperature of the fish. When it reaches 135 degrees F, take it out, and serve immediately.
  • Bring the fish to the table on a baking sheet or on a large platter and crack it with a mallet or even a hammer. Pull back the salt layer, then peel off the skin with a fork. Serve on hot plates.

WHOLE RED SNAPPER BAKED IN A SALT CRUST



Whole Red Snapper Baked in a Salt Crust image

Categories     Fish     Bake     Christmas     Mother's Day     Seafood     Snapper     Winter     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds coarse salt
1 cup water
a 2-pound whole red snapper, cleaned, leaving head and tail intact
1 lemon
fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a bowl stir together salt and water until combined well. On a large baking sheet spread half of salt mixture in a rectangle just larger than the red snapper and set fish on top. Halve lemon crosswise and cut 3 slices from 1 half, reserving remaining half. Insert slices into cavity of fish. Pat remaining salt mixture over fish to cover completely and bake in middle of oven 30 minutes.
  • Rap all around edge of salt crust with the back of a large spoon to loosen and lift top off. Squeeze juice from reserved lemon half over fish and drizzle with oil.

RED SNAPPER WITH MANGO SALSA



Red Snapper With Mango Salsa image

A different, wonderful flavor for a firm, white fish. You can use red snapper, grouper or trigger fish. The mango salsa is excellent with chicken as well.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb fresh red snapper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium red sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 hot green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut fish into 4 serving size portions. Measure the thickness of the fish. Brush with a mixture of 1 tbsp lime juice and water.
  • In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice and pepper. Rub onto fish.
  • Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees until fish flakes easitly when tested with a fork. Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
  • To serve, brush fish with pan juices and serve with mango salsa and garnish with lime slices.
  • Mango Salsa:.
  • Combine mango, 1 red bell pepper, green onions, hot chili pepper, olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, vinegar, lime peel, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14, Protein 24.9

SAUTEED FISH WITH ROMESCO SAUCE



Sauteed Fish With Romesco Sauce image

Use a firm, white fish for this, such as halibut, grouper, or red snapper. You could use tilapia, but it is a bit thin for this recipe. If you use that, please reduce the cooking time. The sauce is the star in this recipe! Romesco sauce is a nut and red pepper-based sauce from Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium red bell peppers
1 dried ancho pepper, stemmed and seeded
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons almonds, slivered and toasted
1 tablespoon hazelnut oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, chopped
whole wheat bread
4 (6 ounce) fish fillets
cooking spray
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut bell peppers in half; discard seeds and membranes. Place bell peppers, skin sides up, on a baking sheet; flatten. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Add ancho; broil 2 minutes.
  • Place peppers in a paper bag; close tightly. Let stand 5 minutes; peel off the skin. Place bell peppers, ancho, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and next 8 ingredients (through bread) in a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt over fish. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Top with sauce; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 438.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 40.8

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

RED SNAPPER LIVORNESE



Red Snapper Livornese image

A tangy, easy recipe for almost any firm-fleshed fish fillets: red snapper, sea bass, grouper. Adaptable for sole, flounder, tilapia, and other thin fillets by adjusting cooking time. Serve with white rice or couscous, and a salad or steamed broccoli.

Provided by Ro

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 whole canned tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
½ cup sliced black olives, drained
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 pound red snapper fillets
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and saute onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and saute for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, capers, black olives, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in a 11x7 inch baking dish, and arrange the snapper fillets in a single layer in the dish. Drizzle lemon juice over the fillets, and then pour the remaining sauce over all.
  • Bake for 15 minutes for 1/2 inch thick fillets, or 30 minutes for 1 inch thick fillets. Baste once with the sauce while baking. Snapper is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 554.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SALT BAKED RED SNAPPER



Salt Baked Red Snapper image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole red snapper (2 to 3-pound), scaled and cleaned
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
4 fresh or dried bay leaves
3 pounds coarse salt
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees with a rack in the center. Rinse fish thoroughly, inside and out, until no traces of blood remain. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Stuff cavity of fish with a few lemon slices, a few sprigs of parsley, a few sprigs of thyme, and a bay leaf; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together salt and egg whites until thoroughly combined. Spread a 1/2-inch layer of salt, about the size of the fish, in a baking dish. Arrange the remaining lemon slices, parsley, thyme, and bay leaves over the salt; place fish on top of herbs.
  • Pour the remaining salt over fish, completely covering the body; the tail can stick over edge of pan. Using your fingers, pat down salt, completely sealing the fish.
  • Place pan in oven, and cook until fish is done, allowing 15 minutes per pound. (One way chefs check for doneness is to insert a carving fork or metal skewer through the salt crust and into the fish, then place the skewer to the chin under lower lip for 15 seconds; if the metal feels very warm the fish is done.) Remove pan from oven; let sit 5 minutes.
  • Gently break away the crust. Transfer fish to a cutting board. Using a paring knife and your fingers, peel away skin. Separate, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose a fresh, whole red snapper for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to scale and gut the fish before cooking.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the fish's skin to help the salt penetrate.
  • Cover the fish completely in salt to ensure even cooking.
  • Bake the fish at a high temperature for a short amount of time to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the fish immediately with romesco sauce.

Conclusion:

Red snapper baked in salt is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The romesco sauce adds a flavorful and nutty touch to the fish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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