Red snapper is a popular seafood dish enjoyed worldwide for its delicate flavor and versatility. With its mild, white flesh and flaky texture, red snapper cooks beautifully using various methods, including baking, grilling, pan-frying, and steaming. One particularly delightful preparation is red snapper with basil vinaigrette, a dish that combines the delicate flavors of the fish with the aromatic freshness of basil. This recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a great choice for a light yet satisfying meal.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
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 BASIL VINAIGRETTE
The olive oil glazed potatoes (Recipe #204742) make a perfect accompaniment to this dish. The time for this recipe will read 30 mins total, it's not because you'll make the vinaigrette while the fish is cooking. It comes from a restaurant in the L.A. area (can't remember the nane of it).
Provided by Annacia
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and oil a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
- Season fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper then put skin sides down in baking pan.
- Drizzle fillets with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil (total).
- Broil fish 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter.
- While fish broils, whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in basil and spoon vinaigrette over cooked fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 646.6, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 30
CRISPY WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH CHARRED JALAPENO-BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- For the Charred Jalapeno-Basil Vinaigrette: Heat oil in a small saute pan until smoking. Add the jalapeno and cook until charred on all sides. Let the pepper cool and slice thinly. Place the pepper and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until blended.
- For the Crispy Fish: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Pat fish on both sides with paper towels to insure that it is totally dry. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Mix rice flour and water together. Dredge both sides of each fish in the batter and tap off any excess. Slowly lower the fish into the oil and fry for 6 to 7 minutes. Carefully remove, drain on plate lined with paper towels and drizzle immediately with the vinaigrette.
- For the Grilled Vegetables: Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt and pepper, and grill until tender.
SAUTEED RED SNAPPER WITH BASIL OIL AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper. Preheat a saute pan with the olive oil until the oil is hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the snapper to the hot pan, flesh side down, and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes. Turn to cook the skin side an additional 3 to 4 minutes. The fillets will curl inwards briefly, but once they have cooked for a minute, they will begin to relax and lay flat again, allowing you to cook the skin side to a crispy texture.
- Lift out the snapper with a slotted spatula, leaving the juices and oil in the pan. Add the sundried tomatoes, garlic, and shallots, and saute together for 2 minutes. Add the fresh herbs to the pan. Stir quickly, just to heat the herbs enough to release their aromas. Pour the sundried tomato and herb mixture over the snapper. Then drizzle a teaspoon of basil oil over each fillet and around the dish.
RED SNAPPER WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Categories Broil Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Basil Snapper Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and oil a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
- Season fish all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then put, skin sides down, in baking pan. Drizzle fillets with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil (total).
- Broil fish 6 inches from heat until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
- While fish broils, whisk together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice in a small bowl, then add remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in basil and spoon vinaigrette over cooked fish.
RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
This is a recipe from DeenBros Good Cooking Magazine. It sounds simple and low in calories. I haven't tried it yet but I didn't want to lose it.
Provided by mama smurf
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Spray grill basket with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Grill fish in grill basket for 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, cilantro, lime zest, lemon zest, and orange zest. Drizzle vinaigrette over fish. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 533.3, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.2, Protein 44.8
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
RED SNAPPER WITH SWEET PEPPER AND GARLIC SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet. Season the snapper with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Pour tapenade sauce over fish, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Divide among 4 plates, spoon with the sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
ROASTED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND OREGANO BY SCOTT CONANT RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Categories Citrus Fish Fry Valentine's Day Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Vinegar Lemon Orange Snapper Bell Pepper Butternut Squash Spring Passion Fruit Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make vinaigrette:
- Whisk together passion-fruit purée, citrus juices, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in remaining vinaigrette ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
- Make squash purée and fry fish:
- Steam squash in a steamer over boiling water, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes. Purée with butter in a food processor and add cayenne and salt to taste. Keep warm, covered.
- Pat fish dry and make 3 diagonal slashes through skin of each fillet. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry 3 fillets, skin sides down, until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn and fry about 1 minute more, or until just cooked through. Transfer to a platter and fry remaining 3 fillets in same manner. Serve fish, skin sides up, on a bed of squash pur)e and drizzle with vinaigrette.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish with bright, clear eyes, and red gills. The flesh should be firm and springy to the touch.
- Scale and gut the fish before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris from the fish, and will also make it easier to cook.
- Use a sharp knife to score the fish. This will help the marinade to penetrate the fish and will also help to prevent the fish from curling up while cooking.
- Marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to infuse the fish with flavor and will also help to tenderize it.
- Cook the fish over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from drying out.
- Serve the fish immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for red snapper include roasted vegetables, grilled lemon wedges, and a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. The recipes in this article provide a good starting point for cooking red snapper, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique dishes.
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