When cooking red snapper, it's essential to use a marinade to enhance its flavor and keep it moist. Marinating the fish allows the flavors of the marinade to penetrate the flesh, resulting in a delicious and flavorful dish. Various marinade recipes can be used, each offering a unique blend of herbs, spices, and liquids to complement the delicate taste of red snapper. Whether you prefer a tangy citrus marinade, a savory herb marinade, or a spicy chili-based marinade, there's a marinade out there to suit your taste preferences. So, let's dive into the world of red snapper marinades and discover the perfect recipe to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
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PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER
This is great for a gourmet taste on a tight schedule. Also, my husband, who isn't a fish fan, requests this recipe! Drizzle sauce over fish, and serve with vegetables.
Provided by OCTOBERK8
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 9 g
RED SNAPPER WITH SESAME GINGER MARINADE
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
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.
MARINATED RED SNAPPER
From "Caribbean Carnival", Good Food Magazine, February 1987. Prep time does not include 1-1/2 hours to marinate.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Caribbean
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the water, bell peppers, carrots, onions, vinegar, olive oil, ginger, bay leaves, 1 T. salt, and the red pepper flakes in large saucepan over high heat to boiloing. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered until vegetables are crisp-tender, 7-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush fish with lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Brown fillets in batches in oil, about 1 minute each side. Transfer to large heatproof dish.
- Pour hot vegetables over fish and let cool to room temperature, 1-1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves.
- To serve, spoon some vegetables onto platter, place fish over vegetables, and top with remaining vegetables. Serve at room temperature.
CREOLE MARINATED GRILLED RED SNAPPER
Steps:
- Combine the onions and garlic. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour 1/2 marinade over fish with onions and garlic. Let fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Grill fish on both sides for about 7 minutes. Warm remaining marinade and serve over cooked fish.
RED SNAPPER MARINATED WITH THREE KINDS OF CHILIES IN BANANA LEAVES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
- Combine chilies, onion, garlic, tomato, epazote, bay leaves, cumin, and apple cider vinegar. Boil for 15 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and epazote. Blend in blender until smooth. Pour over fish, cover with banana leaf and bake for 15 minutes. Serve with White Rice and Vegetables.
- In a saucepot, heat oil. Add the onion and garlic. Once onion is caramelized, add rice and toast until aromatic. Add chicken stock, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until cooked, about 20 minutes.
SPICY FILLETS OF RED SNAPPER
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.
RED SNAPPER WITH ORANGE SAUCE
"A tangy orange sauce, seasoned with garlic and ginger, really brings out the best in these red snapper fillets," says Barbara Nowakowski of Mesa, Arizona.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place the fish in a single layer in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the garlic in butter for 1 minute; pour over fish. Drizzle with orange juice; sprinkle with orange zest. Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes. , In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook garlic in butter until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Discard garlic. Stir orange juice and ginger into butter; heat through. Cut fish into serving-size pieces; drizzle with orange sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC, LIME, AND CILANTRO
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
HONEY-LIME RED SNAPPER
"If you can't find snapper, you can substitute most any firm white fish. And if you can't find key lime juice, use regular lime juice." -Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida note: as reader suggests, regular lime juice can be used if you can't find key lime juice
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Place remaining mixture in a small saucepan; set aside., Drain fish and discard marinade. Sprinkle fillets with chili powder; place on a greased broiler pan., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, bring reserved lime juice mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half. Spoon over fillets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use the freshest red snapper fillets you can find. Fresh fish will have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture.
- Before marinating, rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This will help the marinade penetrate the fish more easily.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices in your marinade. This will give the fish a complex flavor.
- Allow the fish to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Marinating the fish for too long can make it tough.
- Cook the fish over medium heat. This will help prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Serve the fish immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. By following these tips, you can create a delicious red snapper marinade that will enhance the flavor of the fish and make it a memorable meal. Whether you are grilling, baking, or frying red snapper, a good marinade will help you achieve the perfect results. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy way to cook red snapper, try one of these marinades. You won't be disappointed!
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