Best 9 Red Snapper Roasted In A Creole Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of red snapper roasted in a Creole sauce. This classic dish, originating from the vibrant kitchens of Louisiana, captures the essence of Creole cooking with its aromatic blend of spices, fresh herbs, and succulent seafood. Savor the crispy skin and tender flesh of the red snapper, complemented by a rich and flavorful sauce that dances on your taste buds. Indulge in the vibrant history and culture of Creole cuisine as you create this delectable dish, sure to leave you craving more.

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ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH ROSEMARY



Roasted Red Snapper with Rosemary image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole (3-pound) red snapper, cleaned, scaled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 small fennel bulb, chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 small garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line a heavy large baking sheet with foil. Oil the foil and fish with 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the fish atop the foil. Sprinkle the fish cavity with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon inside the fish cavity. Fill the cavity with the onion, fennel and rosemary sprigs. Bake until the fish is just cooked through at the bone, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, squeeze the remaining lemon 1/2 into a small bowl. Whisk in the fennel fronds, rosemary, and garlic. Gradually whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Season the lemon sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • Using a sharp knife, separate the 2 fillets from the backbone. Using a metal spatula, transfer the top fillets to a plate. Lift the fish backbone from the bottom fillets (the backbone and head should come off together easily), and discard. Using the spatula, transfer the remaining fillets to plates. Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper. Drizzle the lemon sauce over the fish and serve.

PAN-FRIED RED SNAPPER FILLET WITH CORN CREAM CREOLE SAUCE



Pan-fried Red Snapper Fillet with Corn Cream Creole Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons achiote oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons red and green peppers, finely chopped
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 sweet chile peppers (Serrano or Anaheim), finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, plus extra sprigs, for garnish
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
4 cups fresh corn, cut from cobs
1 cup fish stock
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 pounds fresh red snapper fillet, cut into 4 pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
Lightly toasted and crushed coriander seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the achiote oil over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, tomato, chile peppers, garlic, cilantro, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, and stir-fry for about 4 minutes. Add the corn and fish stock and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a blender process until smooth on high speed.* Pour the sauce through a fine strainer into a saucepan, add the evaporated milk, and warm over low heat.
  • Dilute the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Add to the saucepan, mix well, and incorporate the butter with a whisk. Taste for seasoning and and cook for about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Generously season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. When oil is hot, place the fillets in the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes, without turning. Flip onto other side and cook for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat to a platter.
  • Spoon the warm sauce in the center of each dinner plate. Top with a fish portion. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and the toasted and crushed coriander seeds.

FRIED SNAPPER WITH CREOLE SAUCE



Fried Snapper With Creole Sauce image

Best enjoyed using local snapper, this bright dish represents the protein part of fish and fungi, a classic duo on dinner tables in the Virgin Islands. The fish is topped with plenty of thyme-laced, tomato-based Creole sauce and is typically served over a bed of fungi, the classic Virgin Islands side dish of buttery cooked cornmeal with sliced, boiled okra. Michael Anthony Watson and Judy Watson, husband-and-wife owners of Petite Pump Room in St. Thomas, traditionally use whole fried snapper for this recipe, but you can use fish fillets. For authenticity, serve them with plenty of hot sauce on the side for a little extra heat.

Provided by Korsha Wilson

Categories     dinner, quick, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium yellow onions, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 garlic cloves, sliced
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
4 teaspoons seasoning salt, such as Creole seasoning or Lawry's
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt, such as Creole seasoning or Lawry's
4 skin-on red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium until shimmering. Add the onions, red and green bell peppers and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, thyme and 1 3/4 cups water; bring to a boil over high.
  • Stir in the white vinegar and seasoning salt, reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the fish: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium. On a large plate, mix the flour and seasoning salt with a fork.
  • Pat the snapper fillets dry using paper towels, and season 2 fillets with salt and pepper before dipping them into the flour mixture until coated on both sides.
  • Once the oil is shimmering, gently lay the floured fillets in the hot oil, skin-side down, and cook until skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a fish spatula, carefully flip fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Transfer the fish to a large paper-towel-lined plate. Cover loosely with foil and repeat with the remaining fillets.
  • Divide fish among plates, skin side up, and top with the Creole sauce. Serve immediately, passing hot sauce at the table.

RED SNAPPER - ROASTED IN A CREOLE SAUCE



Red Snapper - Roasted in a Creole Sauce image

This recipe uses a whole fish and should feed about 6 people. The sauce is also good on just about any type of seafood and may choose to make it alone sometime. Adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Creole

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lbs whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled if needed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon creole seasoning or 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups yellow onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like it)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
3 bay leaves
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (green and white parts)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the fish in a baking dish and make shallow diagonal 3 inch long cuts on each side of the fish. Season each side of the fish with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 t of the Creole seasoning. Let the seasoned fish rest in the fridge while you make the sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium stockpot over med-high heat. Add your onions, bell peppers, celery, the remaining 2 t of salt, cayenne, thyme and the bay leaves. Cook, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes - until the onions are soft and golden. Stir in the green onions and garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes (don't brown the flour).
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce and the pepper sauce. Cook this mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Add the parsley and then remove the sauce from the heat and let cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the red snapper and bake it for about 1 hour, until the flesh if firm and cooked through (if you are using smaller fish filets, you will have to adjust the time down).
  • Loosen the head from the fish and remove. Run a spoon down the back of the fish to find the spine. Gently loosen the flesh from the spine and the bones, slipping a wide spatula under the flesh, lift the flesh away from the gones and lay the filet of fish on a serving plate. Gently pull the fish skeleton away from the bottom filet and discard. Lift the bottom filet from the roasting pan and put on the serving plate. Remove and discard the bay leaves and pour the sauce into a bowl for serving.
  • Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top!

RICE FLAKED RED SNAPPER WITH ROASTED CHILE SAUCE



Rice Flaked Red Snapper with Roasted Chile Sauce image

Provided by Floyd Cardoz

Categories     Blender     Fish     Ginger     Roast     Dinner     Seafood     Snapper     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

For roasted chile sauce
3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 mild to moderately hot fresh green chiles (4 to 6 inches in length) such as jalapeños and serranos
1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut or unsweetened desiccated coconut, tightly packed
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tamarind paste*
1/2 teaspoon sugar
For red snapper
1 large egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup (4 ounces) rice flakes or crushed unsweetened puffed rice cereal*
6 (6-ounce) pieces red snapper fillets with skin
1/4 cup canola oil
*Tamarind paste is available at Middle Eastern markets or online at kalustyans.com
**Rice flakes are also called poha thick and are available at Indian spice stores.

Steps:

  • Make sauce:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place garlic cloves on 6-by-6-inch square of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Wrap garlic tightly in foil and roast in middle of oven until soft, 30 to 35 minutes. When cool enough to handle, unwrap and separate cloves. Squeeze garlic from skin into small bowl. Set aside.
  • On gas stove, directly over burner turned to moderately high heat, roast chiles, turning with tongs, until softened and charred on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. (Alternately, roast chiles in broiler, turning occasionally, about 2 1/2 minutes.) Immediately seal in airtight container or place in bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes, then uncover. Holding chiles under cold running water, rub off charred skins. Cut off tops, gently split chiles open, and discard seeds if desired. (Seeds will add additional heat to final dish.) Set aside.
  • In dry, 10-inch skillet over moderately low heat, toast coriander seeds, shaking skillet often, until fragrant and several shades darker, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Toast cumin seeds in same manner. (Do not wash skillet.) When cool, finely grind both spices in electric coffee/spice grinder. Set aside.
  • In same skillet, over moderately low heat, toast coconut, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until fragrant and golden, about 7 minutes. In blender, combine coconut, garlic, chiles, and 1/2 cup water. Purée until smooth, adding additional 1/4 cup water if necessary. Set aside.
  • In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, heat canola oil until shimmering. Add shallot and ginger, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic-chile purée (do not clean blender) and ground spices. Pour stock into blender, swish around to collect residual puré, and pour into pan with other ingredients. Add tamarind paste and sugar, and season with salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 12 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Cook fish and finish dish:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In small bowl, beat together egg, flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to make egg wash.
  • Place rice flakes in medium bowl.
  • Working with 1 fillet at a time, generously brush skinned side of snapper with egg wash, then gently dredge same side in rice flakes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining snapper.
  • In large ovenproof skillet, over moderately high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Add 3 snapper fillets, coated sides down. Sear, without turning, until coating is golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn fillets over and place skillet in oven. Roast, uncovered, until firm and just cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer fillets to platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet and cook remaining fillets in same manner. Serve with roasted chile sauce.

NEW ORLEANS BAKED STUFFED RED SNAPPER WITH CREOLE SAUCE



New Orleans Baked Stuffed Red Snapper With Creole Sauce image

This recipe hails from New Orleans, where seafood is a staple. Whole, fresh red snapper, filled with a simple bread stuffing (seasoned with green onion, parsley, salt and and pepper) is then baked and basted with a Creole sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and more. Garnished with parsley and some Creole sauce on the side, this makes for a stunning presentation. It is imperative that you select only the freshest fish. Look for clear eyes, bright tight scales and shiny skin, firmness and little to no "fishy" smell. Wrap loosely with foil or waxed paper, refrigerate, and cook within one day.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Bass

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 slices white bread
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
whole cod or whole haddock, cleaned
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Make Creole sauce: In 2 T. hot butter in medium saucepan, saute celery, 1/2 cup o nion, the green pepper and garlic, stirring, until onion is golden-brown - 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf, chili powder, 1 t. salt, sugar, and 1/8 t. pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until thickened. Makes about 2-1/2 cups sauce.
  • Make stuffing: Trim crusts from bread and grate on medium box grater or use food processor. Set aside (makes about 2 cups).
  • In 1/4 cup hot butter in medium skillet, saute green onion, stirring for 3 minutes. Add parsley, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add bread crumbs; toss to mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash fish inside and out under cold running water. Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.
  • Line a shallow roasting pan with foil; butter foil. Place fish in prepared pan; brush inside of fish with mixture of melted butter, salt and pepper. Fill cavity with the stuffing; close the opening with skewers or wooden picks. Pour 2 T. lemon juice over the fish.
  • Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Pour 1 cup sauce over fish. Bake, basting twice, 10 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. With 2 wide spatulas, remove fish to serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and pass rest of sauce on the side.

CREOLE RED SNAPPER



Creole Red Snapper image

This recipe is so good, my dh doesn't care for fish but asks when are we having snapper again??? I can't remember where I got this recipe but I'm sharing here so I'll know where it is. Very simple and quick to make.

Provided by Robin TL.

Categories     Cajun

Time 17m

Yield 2 fillets, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red snapper fillets, about 6 to 8 ounces each
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium garlic clove, pressed
3 -4 drops Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 dash salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place snapper fillets in a baking dish which has been sprayed with a butter-flavored baking spray.
  • In a skillet, melt butter with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning blend, pepper, parsley, and chives, if using. Cook on low for 2 minutes, just to blend flavors. Brush both sides of fish fillets with the butter and herb mixture. Toss bread crumbs in the remaining butter mixture; sprinkle over the fillets. Bake at 400° for about 12 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets, until fish flakes easily and is no longer translucent.
  • Serves 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.7, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 582.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 46.7

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!

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

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any mishaps.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use wild-caught red snapper and fresh, ripe vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the red snapper, make sure to leave some space between the pieces of fish so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the fish until it is cooked through: The best way to check if the fish is cooked through is to insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish. If the fork comes out clean, the fish is cooked.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Red snapper is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish the fish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, before serving.

Conclusion:

Red snapper roasted in a Creole sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The Creole sauce is flavorful and rich, and it perfectly complements the delicate flavor of the red snapper. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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