Best 7 Red Snapper In Coconut Sauce Recipes

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Red snapper, a versatile and flavorful fish, pairs wonderfully with the creamy richness of coconut sauce, resulting in a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This culinary masterpiece, originating from the tropical regions of the world, seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of the sea with the aromatic essence of coconut, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the freshest red snapper, choosing the right type of coconut milk, and mastering the art of balancing spices and herbs to achieve the perfect harmony of flavors. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of red snapper in coconut sauce, uncovering the secrets to crafting this irresistible dish that will captivate your senses and leave you with a lasting impression.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

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 IN A COCONUT CURRY BROTH RECIPE



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 cup thinly-sliced lemongrass wrapped in
cheesecloth
4 cups fish stock
1 can unsweetened coconut milk - (14 oz)
2 pounds red snapper fillets cut 2" cubes
3 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup julienned red bell pepper
1 cup julienned yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves plus
more for garnish
3 cups water
2 cups jasmine rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, until the curry is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the lemongrass sachet, fish stock, and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Cook until the volume is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, season the snapper on both sides with 3 teaspoons of the salt, and add to the pot with the brown sugar, red and yellow bell peppers. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the cilantro, stir, and remove from the heat. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, combine the water, rice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. To serve, spoon the rice into large bowls and ladle the curry on top. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and serve. This recipe yields 4 servings.

ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-GINGER SAUCE



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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 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.

Tips:

  • To choose the freshest red snapper, look for bright, clear eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
  • If you can't find fresh red snapper, frozen fish is a good substitute. Just be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • For a richer flavor, use coconut milk from a can instead of a carton.
  • Serve red snapper in coconut sauce with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute another type of milk, such as almond milk or soy milk.

Conclusion:

Red snapper in coconut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is flaky and tender, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook red snapper, give this recipe a try!

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