Best 10 Red Snapper With Citrus Salsa Recipes

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Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular way to prepare red snapper is to bake it with a citrus salsa. This dish is light and refreshing, and the citrus salsa adds a bright and tangy flavor to the fish. If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful way to cook red snapper, then this recipe is for you.

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MAYA CITRUS SALSA WITH RED SNAPPER



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Xec (pronounced "shek") is a sweet, sour, juicy citrus salsa from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it makes a brilliant match with almost any kind of fish, cooked almost any kind of way. The combination here - orange, grapefruit, lemon - is not traditional to Mayan cooking, nor is it a mandate. Add lime if you have it, a bitter orange if you can find it. Don't skip the minced habanero, though, which adds a bit of heat and yet more flavor. The fish starts on the stove for a few minutes, and is soon moved to the oven to finish cooking, for a total time of less than 10 minutes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 small grapefruit
1 large lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 habanero or other chili, seeded and minced, or to taste
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 red snapper fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, preferably skin on (and scaled)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut orange in half horizontally and section it as you would a grapefruit; do this over a bowl to capture all its juice. Remove seeds and combine flesh and juice in bowl. Repeat with grapefruit and lemon. Stir in cilantro, habanero and salt.
  • Put oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. A minute later, add fish, skin side down; season top with salt. Cook until skin begins to crisp, 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to oven. Cook another 3 or 4 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance when inserted into thickest part of fish. Serve fish with xec, immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS SALSA



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A salsa made with oranges, lemon, and a hot, fruity habanero turns a dish of red snapper into a festival of flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large navel oranges, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments
1 medium lemon, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments and chopped
1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 red habanero chile, stem, seeds, and ribs removed, finely chopped (wear protective gloves; about 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Zest of 1/2 lime, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 red snapper fillets, skinned (each 4 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Toss oranges, lemon, shallot, chile, cilantro, lime zest and juice, oil, honey, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
  • Fill a wok or large pot with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Line bottom basket of a 10-inch, 2-tiered round bamboo steamer with parchment paper. (Alternatively, use two pots fitted with steamer inserts.) Season fish using remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in bottom basket. Cover, and set over boiling water. Steam until fish is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Put spinach into top basket, and set over bottom basket. Steam until spinach is bright green and just wilted, about 2 minutes more.
  • Divide spinach among 4 plates. Top each with fish and 1/2 cup salsa. Serve remaining salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 g, Cholesterol 42 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 191 g

CAJUN RED SNAPPER



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A spicy red snapper dish.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with oil. Brush both sides of the snapper filets with the butter mixture, reserve the remaining butter mixture. Coat both sides of the filets with the seasoning-mixture.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Drizzle half of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter side down in pan. Cook over a high heat until the fish is deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-mixture over the fish and flip the fish over. Cook until fish is browned and flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 102.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MAYAN CITRUS SALSA (XEC) WITH RED SNAPPER



Mayan Citrus Salsa (Xec) with Red Snapper image

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 small grapefruit
1 large lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 habanero or other chile, seeded and minced, or to taste
Salt
2 tablespoons oil
4 red snapper fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, preferably skin on (and scaled)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut orange in half horizontally and section it as you would a grapefruit; do this over a bowl to capture all its juice. Remove seeds and combine flesh and juice in bowl. Repeat with grapefruit and lemon. Stir in cilantro, chopped habanero, and salt.
  • Put oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. A minute later, add fish, skin-side down; season top with salt. Cook until skin begins to crisp, 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to oven. Cook another 3 or 4 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance when inserted into thickest part of fish. Serve fish with Mayan citrus salsa (xec), immediately.

GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH A FRESH CITRUS SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 whole fresh red snappers, gutted and cleaned
8 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cloves garlic
6 to 10 Scotch bonnet chile peppers
3 oranges, 1 juiced, 1 cut into segments, 1 thinly sliced
1 mango, chopped
1 red onion, sliced
1 papaya, chopped
2 lemons, 1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced
2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced
Bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 star fruit, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Cut 3 thin slices into both sides of each fish. Drizzle both sides of the fish with 6 tablespoons of the olive oil, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and put 4 cloves of the garlic into each fish cavity. Grill the fish until golden and browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Lower the heat to medium, throw the Scotch bonnet peppers on the grill, close the lid and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
  • Combine the orange segments, mango, onions and papaya in a large bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro and some salt and black pepper. Mix together, and then transfer to a serving platter.
  • Gently place the fish over the citrus salad. Arrange the star fruit, if using, lemon slices, lime slices, orange slices and Scotch bonnet peppers on the platter and serve.

BAKED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS AND GINGER



Baked Snapper with Citrus and Ginger image

This is such an easy dish to cook and healthy way to eat fish. It is so versatile you can eat it during the week in front of the TV or for a dinner party!

Provided by Jase

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
3 ½ tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
3 green onions, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and diced
1 lime
⅓ cup soy sauce
1 lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make three slashes across each side of the fish using a sharp knife. This will keep the fish from curling as it cooks. Place the fish in a shallow baking dish or roasting pan. Cover each side with fresh ginger, then green onions and tomatoes. Season with sea salt. Slice half of the lime and place the slices on top of the fish. Drizzle with the soy sauce, and squeeze the other half of the lime over the fish. Cut the lemon in half and set in the pan. Cover the whole dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake the fish until the flesh is opaque and can be flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Squeeze the baked lemon halves over the fish before serving. Serve the fillet on the top side first, then gently lift out the backbone, while helping the flesh off the bones with your knife. It's much easier than trying to turn the fish over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 72.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1579.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH CHERRY TOMATO SALSA



Roasted Red Snapper with Cherry Tomato Salsa image

Categories     Fish     Herb     Tomato     Roast     Quick & Easy     Snapper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño chili with seeds
1 teaspoon honey
4 3- to 4-ounce red snapper fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk oil, 1 tablespoon basil and lime juice in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing to small bowl and reserve for fish. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon basil, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and honey into dressing in medium bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly brush small baking sheet with oil. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Arrange fish on prepared sheet; brush with reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing. Roast fish until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Transfer fish to 2 plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

RED SNAPPER WITH MANGO SALSA



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A different, wonderful flavor for a firm, white fish. You can use red snapper, grouper or trigger fish. The mango salsa is excellent with chicken as well.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb fresh red snapper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium red sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 hot green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut fish into 4 serving size portions. Measure the thickness of the fish. Brush with a mixture of 1 tbsp lime juice and water.
  • In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice and pepper. Rub onto fish.
  • Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees until fish flakes easitly when tested with a fork. Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
  • To serve, brush fish with pan juices and serve with mango salsa and garnish with lime slices.
  • Mango Salsa:.
  • Combine mango, 1 red bell pepper, green onions, hot chili pepper, olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, vinegar, lime peel, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14, Protein 24.9

GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS SOUSCAILLE



Grilled Red Snapper With Citrus Souscaille image

Jonathon deardon and gary rhodes made this on his show. Looks delightful, a souscaille is a salsa. He also gives the option of using shrimp

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     Caribbean

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 small onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small spring onion, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1/2 scotch bonnet chile, seeds and stems removed
2 teaspoons thyme, leaves only
2 teaspoons marjoram leaves
2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small pinch ground cloves
1 pinch coarsely ground black peppercorns
1 tablespoon spices, paste (see above)
1 -2 lime, juice only
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 tablespoon caribbean celery leaves
1 tablespoon chopped coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 limes, grated zest and juice, plus an extra squeeze of juice
2 garlic cloves
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped coriander or 1 tablespoon caribbean celery leaves
4 (175 g) red snapper, sea bream fillets or 400 g king prawns, shelled, deveined
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • For the seasoning paste: Tip all the ingredients into a food processor and blend to a smooth paste. This paste tastes best if left for a few days to mature before using.
  • For the souscaille: combine one rounded tablespoon of the seasoning paste with the lime juice, sugar, celery leaves, coriander, red pepper and olive oil. Taste for seasoning - adding more sugar or lime juice if needed. Aim for a tart, tangy flavour.
  • For the fish or prawns: combine the lime rind and juice with the garlic, red pepper, spring onion and coriander and spoon over the fish or prawns and leave on one side for 5 minutes. Remove from its marinade and sprinkle with curry powder just before frying.
  • Heat the oil in a sturdy frying pan set over a medium heat and fry the fish for 3 minutes, skin side facing downwards. Flip the fillets over and cook for a further minute until it flakes easily. If you are using prawns, fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring all the time, over a moderate heat, until they have turned pink. Remove and set aside.
  • Tip the tomatoes into the same pan while still on the heat. Add the butter and sharpen with a squeeze of lime.
  • Spoon a dollop of souscaille sauce over the fish and serve any extra on the side. Accompany with the warmed tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 142.5, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 38

RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Red Snapper with Citrus Vinaigrette image

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

For citrus vinaigrette
2 tablespoons thawed passion-fruit purée or juice
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar or malt vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons finely diced mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, and green)
1 scallion, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
2 lb calabaza or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cayenne to taste
6 (6-oz) red snapper fillets with skin
3/4 cup olive oil

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 fresh red snapper fillets: The key to a delicious dish is starting with fresh, high-quality fish. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny smell.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: The citrus salsa is what really makes this dish shine. Use a combination of oranges, grapefruits, and limes for a bright and flavorful salsa.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Red snapper is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the fish is still hot and the salsa is fresh. It can be served with a side of rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This red snapper with citrus salsa is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The citrus salsa adds a bright and tangy flavor to the delicate fish, and the combination of flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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