Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular preparations is to pan-fry the fish with cilantro, garlic, and lime. This dish is simple to make and packed with flavor. The cilantro and garlic add a savory, aromatic flavor, while the lime adds a bright, citrusy note. Red snapper is a lean fish, so it is important to cook it carefully to prevent it from drying out. The best way to do this is to sear the fish quickly over high heat, then reduce the heat and cook it gently until it is cooked through.
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RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
- Pat fish dry, then arrange, skin sides up, in 1 layer in baking pan. Brush both sides of fish with 3 tablespoons oil total and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together cilantro, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
- Broil fish 6 inches from heat, without turning over, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fish, skin sides up, with a metal spatula to a platter, then sprinkle with cilantro mixture and drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
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 EN PAPILLOTE WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
So many of us were warned as children that fish bones could kill you. Yet what a memorable, if not altogether safe, impression an entire fish makes at the table before being skillfully boned. Slipping citrus into the cavity and wrapping the fish in parchment before roasting ensures that its delicate flesh attains a level of succulence and gently infused flavor that it simply cannot achieve any other way.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the snapper: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place fish on one side of a 12-by-16-inch piece of parchment. Season cavity with salt and pepper, and arrange lime and 1/2 the garlic. Season outside of fish with salt and pepper. Sprinkle remaining garlic on fish, and drizzle with oil and lime juice.
- Fold parchment over fish, and seal by making small, tight overlapping folds along edges and ends. Transfer to a baking sheet, and roast until packet puffs and turns light golden, about 20 minutes. Open fish packet carefully. Fish should be opaque in center; if it is not cooked through, reseal parchment and continue roasting.
- Make the vinaigrette: Puree all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Transfer fish to cutting board discarding parchment. Debone if desired, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately with vinaigrette on the side.
RED SNAPPER WITH HOT PEPPER AND CILANTRO
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 16m
Yield 2 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place half of the jalapeno rings, half of the ginger and the cilantro stems in the cavity of the fish. Place the fish in a 14-by-9-by-2-inch oval dish. Coat both sides of fish with the lime juice. It is fine for the tail to hang over the edge of the dish. Scatter the remaining jalapeno, ginger and cilantro leaves around the fish.
- Cover the dish tightly with microwave plastic wrap, making sure the tail is well covered and plastic adheres to dish. Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 11 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
- Remove from oven and uncover. Sprinkle the salt into the broth made by the fish. Serve immediately, spooning the broth over the fish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 93 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC AND LIME
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Pat fish dry, then arrange, skin sides up, in 1 layer in baking pan. Brush both sides of fish with 3 tablespoons oil total and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together cilantro, garlic, and zest in a small bowl. Broil fish 6 inches from heat, without turning over, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fish, skin sides up, with a metal spatula to a platter, then sprinkle with cilantro mixture and drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
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
SPICE-RUBBED SNAPPER WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Made this very easy, delicious snapper recipe from Williams-Sonoma last night and enjoyed it very much. Served over Geema's Recipe #63446 63446 for a really complimentary meal. I used a tsp of fresh ginger instead of ground, otherwise made no modifications. Prep time does not include 30 minutes to marinate.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the snapper with salt and pepper. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, turmeric, ginger, shallot and garlic. Add the snapper fillets and turn to coat well. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until the fish is opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.
SEARED RED SNAPPER WITH GINGER, GARLIC AND CILANTRO SOY SAUCE
Big title that sounds good to me! Had it in my massive files. From Matisse, Beimar. I cut this from a newspaper. Note: This recipe is for 1 serving so add to it accordingly to increase.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Asian
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dredge fish in cornstarch to coat.
- Heat the olive oil to hot, in an appropriate sized pan, and cook (fry) the fish until just done, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove fish from pan and set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in the pan until steaming.
- Add ginger and garlic.
- Apply this mixture over fish.
- Combine the soy sauce and water and pour over the fish.
- Now add the cilantro on top and then the sesame seeds (I like toast seeds for a nice flavor).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1072.7, Fat 88, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 1689.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 58.1
Tips:
- Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish with bright red eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
- Use a sharp knife to fillet the red snapper. This will help you get clean, even cuts.
- Season the red snapper with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Cook the red snapper over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Serve the red snapper with a variety of sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for red snapper with cilantro, garlic, and lime is a great way to enjoy this fish. The cilantro, garlic, and lime add a bright and flavorful touch to the fish, making it a perfect dish for a summer meal.
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