Prepare to embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand, where aromatic spices dance in harmony with fresh, local ingredients. In this article, we'll guide you through the tantalizing process of creating a whole roasted red snapper, infused with an array of Thai spices and accompanied by fluffy coconut rice. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the heart of Thailand as we unveil the secrets behind this mouthwatering dish, sure to delight your family and friends with its exotic flavors and vibrant colors.
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WHOLE SNAPPER WITH BALINESE SPICES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add shallot, and, stirring constantly, add ginger, garlic, lemon grass, lime leaves, Thai chile, curry leaves, and coconut. Continue stirring until the mixture is fragrant and coconut is beginning to dry out, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand until cool.
- Fill the belly of the fish with three-quarters of the stuffing. Use a long wooden skewer to hold the belly of the fish closed. Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add snapper to pan, and cook until the skin is crisp and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Very carefully pour off oil from pan. Transfer fish to oven until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining stuffing in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in coconut milk, and heat through.
- Transfer cooked fish to a serving platter. Strain sauce through a fine sieve directly over the fish. Season with lime juice, and garnish with scallion greens and cilantro.
ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH THAI BASIL
Provided by Food Network
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Season fish inside and out with salt and pepper. Place lime leaves inside the body cavity. Combine the peanut oil, garlic, ginger and basil leaves in a dish and marinate the fish for 1 to 2 hours, refrigerated, occasionally turning and basting.
- Preheat roasting pan in oven for 10 minutes before cooking snapper.
- Add the red pepper, cabbage and tofu to the pan and roast for 5 minutes.
- Place the marinated fish into the preheated roasting pan on one side on a bed of the vegetables and roast for 12 to 15 minutes before turning the fish to its other side.
- Roast for 5 minutes and pour the peanuts and coconut milk over the fish. Continue to roast for 10 minutes more before removing from the oven.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Use two spoons to remove the fish from the bones.
- Serve on a bed of rice noodles tossed with sesame oil. Spoon the tofu, red pepper, cabbage and pan juices over the fish and noodles.
RED SNAPPER (WHOLE, ROASTED) WITH THAI SPICES AND COCONUT RICE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Generously season the belly and both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Place the fish on a roasting pan. 3. Combine the canola oil with the garlic, ginger, coriander, palm sugar, chili flakes, coconut milk, juice and zest of lime in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. 4. Spoon the spice mixture over the snapper and bake for about 30-35 minutes, basting frequently. Bake the fish until a metal skewer can easily be inserted into the fish and, if left in for 5 seconds, feels warm. 5. While the fish is roasting, cook the rice. Bring the rice water, and lemongrass to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the rice from heat, cover and let sit for another 10 minutes. When the rice is cooked, remove and discard lemongrass. Add the coconut milk and cilantro. Stir to incorporate and season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. 6. To serve, spoon the coconut rice onto the middle of four plates. Filet the snapper; running a knife down the center of the fish andunder the fillet toseparate it from the bone. Place each serving on top of the coconut rice and spoon some of the sauce from the roasting pan over the snapper. When the top fillets have been served, lift off the fish bones and cut the bottom in the same manner. Finishthe dish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
WHOLE ROASTED RED SNAPPER, WITH THAI SPICES AND COCONUT RICE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Generously season belly and both sides of fish with salt and pepper; place fish in roasting pan. 2. Combine canola oil with coconut milk, lime zest and juice, ginger, coriander, garlic, and chili flakes in bowl and stir to blend. Spoon mixture over the snapper and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting frequently. Fish is done when a metal skewer inserted into fish and still feels warm after 5 seconds. 3. Rinse starch from rice and transfer to pot with 1½ cups water, lemongrass, and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove rice from heat, cover, and let sit for another 10 minutes. Remove lemongrass once rice is cooked; slowly stir in coconut milk and cilantro, seasoning with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Rice should be creamy. 4. Filet fish. Spoon coconut rice onto plates and top with ½ of fish fillet, spooning sauce from roasting pan over each dish. Finish with squeeze of lime and garnish with chiffonades.
FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH SPICY CHILE SAUCE
Steps:
- Mix the fish sauce, water, chile garlic sauce, the lime juice, and sugar together in a small pan and bring to a boil.
- Fill a large heavy saute pan with 1-inch of oil and heat for 5 minutes until hot, but not smoking.
- Make 2 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish for ease of cooking. Salt, pepper, and flour both sides of the fish. Fish should be dry, as to not splatter oil when frying. Lower fish into oil, the oil should bubble vigorously. Cook 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Check cuts on fish for doneness.
- When fish is almost cooked, heat up sauce and stir in cornstarch mixture while sauce is boiling. Sauce should be slightly thick, but not lumpy. Remove fish from oil and slightly dry with paper towels. Add scallions to the sauce and pour over fish to cover. Serve with steamed rice.
CURRIED RED SNAPPER
"My husband and daughter, who don't usually care for fish, love it prepared this way," remarks Lynette Kerslake of Corbett, Oregon. "A tasty curry sauce baked over the fish makes the delicious difference."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the fish in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, saute onions and celery in butter until tender. Stir in curry powder and salt. , Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Spoon over fish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
FILLET OF RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE
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
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
BAKED WHOLE RED SNAPPER
Red snapper is a mild and lean fish with a firm texture. The aromatics combined with the Cajun spices will have your taste buds dancing!
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Fish Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Clean red snapper inside and out under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Brush grapeseed oil all over the inside and outside of the fish, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning on all sides. Insert garlic cloves, citrus slices, and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the fish. Set on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes, depending on size of the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 166.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 95.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 442.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
WHOLE ROASTED RED SNAPPER
Provided by Enid Nemy
Categories dinner, weekday, roasts, main course
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread cubed vegetables evenly across a baking sheet, and bake until slightly tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the fish with cool water and season the insides with salt and pepper. In each fish, place sprigs of thyme, sage, and rosemary; a garlic clove, and a wedge of lemon.
- Remove vegetables to a medium saucepan, and reserve. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. Lightly oil the baking sheet that held the vegetables, and place the stuffed fish on it. Roast the fish at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until cooked to taste.
- While fish is cooking, add lemon juice, lime juice and white wine to the saucepan of vegetables. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, to reduce liquid slightly. Add butter, tomato, sage and oregano.
- Serve the whole roasted fish topped with vegetable sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest red snapper possible. Look for fish with bright, clear eyes and firm, red flesh.
- Prepare the fish ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and the fish to cook evenly.
- Use a variety of Thai spices. This will give the fish a complex and flavorful taste.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to cook red snapper, so feel free to try different recipes and techniques.
- Serve the red snapper with a variety of side dishes. This could include coconut rice, steamed vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, red snapper is sure to please. With its delicate flavor and firm texture, red snapper is a seafood lover's dream. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give red snapper a try. You won't be disappointed!
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