Best 11 Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce Recipes

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Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to cook it with coconut sauce. This dish is a classic in many Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, and it is also becoming increasingly popular in other parts of the world. The combination of the mild, flaky fish and the creamy, flavorful coconut sauce is simply irresistible. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to prepare red snapper, then you should definitely try this recipe.

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RED SNAPPER IN COCONUT SAUCE



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Sure, you could take the crew to a pricey fish restaurant. Or knock their socks off at home with this delicious Red Snapper in Coconut Sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole red snapper (2 lb.), cleaned
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 habanero chile, seeded, deveined and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Score both sides of fish with shallow cross-cuts. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 min. on each side or until fish is lightly browned on both sides and flakes easily with fork. Transfer fish to platter; cover to keep warm.
  • Add coconut milk, onions and chiles to skillet; cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until coconut milk is reduced by half. Stir in peppers and cream cheese; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 33 g

RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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I found this great recipe on a can of Goya coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM). I'm putting it here for safe-keeping, in case they change recipes on the can... I served this for a dinner party and got rave reviews. Enjoy!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Polynesian

Time 35m

Yield 4 fillets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 celery rib, sliced julienne style
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM)
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice, hot
4 red snapper fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with the lime juice.
  • In a staight-sided deep skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, celery and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Don't skip this step.
  • Stir in coconut milk, chicken bouillion and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sliced tomatoes. Add fillets, skin side up if not skinless, gently pushing them into the sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer the fish fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm.
  • Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side, accompanied with the rice.

RED SNAPPER FILLET WITH COCONUT SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Red Snapper Fillet with Coconut Sauce Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by AJloves2cook

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Large RED SNAPPER fillets
JUICE of 1 LIME
2 Tbsp. OLIVE OIL
3 tsp. Minced GARLIC (or 6 Cloves Fresh GARLIC, minced)
1 Med. White ONION, sliced julienne-style*
1 CELERY Stalk, sliced julienne-style*
1 Tbsp. TOMATO PASTE
2 Cans (13.5oz. each) COCONUT MILK
1 Pkg Powered CHICKEN BOUILLON
2 BAY LEAVES
1 Large, Ripe TOMATO, seeded and sliced julienne-style*
2 cups cooked WHITE RICE, hot
Thin strips about 1/4" square x 2"

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle the RED SNAPPER fillets with the lime juice. 2. In a deep skillet with straight sides, heat OLIVE OIL on medium. Stir in GARLIC, ONION, CELERY and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. 3. Stir in TOMATO PASTE and cook for 2minutes. 4. Stir in COCONUT MILK, CHICKEN BOUILLON, and BAY LEAVES. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir in sliced TOMATOES. Add RED SNAPPER fillets, skin side up, gently pushing them into sauce. Simmer 5 minutes or until RED SNAPPER is cooked and flakes easily with a fork. 6. Transfer the RED SNAPPER fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm. Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency. Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side accompanied with the RICE.

FILLET OF RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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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

4 large red snapper fillets
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 stalk celery, sliced julienne style
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice

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

RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-CLAM BROTH



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The fennel seeds turn into an aromatic, crunchy crust on the skin.

Provided by Camille Becerra

Categories     Bon Appétit     Snapper     Clam     Coconut     Soup/Stew     Healthy     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Dinner     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coconut-Clam Stock
4 (5-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Steps:

  • Heat stock in a medium pot over low; keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle fish on both sides with kosher salt. Top skin side with fennel seeds, patting lightly to adhere.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low. Working in 2 batches, cook fish, skin side down, until skin is crisp, 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook on other side 30 seconds.
  • Divide stock among shallow bowls. Add a fish fillet to each, placing skin side up, and top with cilantro, sprouts, coconut, and some sea salt. Drizzle with olive oil.

COCONUT CRUSTED RED SNAPPER



Coconut Crusted Red Snapper image

Make and share this Coconut Crusted Red Snapper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FoodieFanatic

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (8 ounce) red snapper fillets, with skin (boned, rinsed, and patted dry)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl combine coconut, 1/4 cup flour, curry powder, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  • In another shallow bowl whisk together the egg and the milk.
  • Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
  • For Each Fillet:
  • Working with the skin side only, press each fillet into the flour, then into the egg/milk mixture, and then into the coconut mixture.
  • Heat the 1 T. of olive oil in a lg. saute pan until hot.
  • Add the fillets to the pan, coconut side down.
  • Cook 3 mins., then turn and cook until done, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 163.6, Sodium 775.5, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 64.4

ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-GINGER SAUCE



Roasted Red Snapper with Coconut-Ginger Sauce image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons caribbean jerk seasoning
0.5 teaspoons salt
14 ounces coconut milk
0.333333333333 cups scallions
1 tablespoons garlic
1 tablespoons ginger
4 fillets red snapper
2 cups carrots
1 units red pepper
6 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix jerk seasoning and salt in small bowl.
  • 2. Put coconut milk, scallions, garlic, ginger and 3/4 tsp. jerk seasoning mixture in a large nonstick skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and gently boil 3 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • 3. Meanwhile, srinkle both sides of fish with remaining seasoning mixture. Arrange skin side up on baking sheet; coat skin with cooking spray. Bake 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
  • 4. Add carrots and pepper strips to skillet, cover and cook 5 minutes. Stir in spinach until it wilts.
  • 5. Place snapper on serving plates. Spoon vegetables and sauce over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

RED SNAPPER WITH SWEET PEPPER AND GARLIC SAUCE



Red Snapper With Sweet Pepper And Garlic Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
4 small red snapper fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Sweet pepper tapenade (see recipe), not drained and parsley reserved

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.

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



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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

2 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger

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

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC, LIME, AND CILANTRO



Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro image

A delicious and easy red snapper dish, with the flavors of the summer. You can substitute almost any firm-fleshed fish, but snapper is my favorite!

Provided by mslisa

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
2 pounds skin-on red snapper fillets
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground red chile pepper, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
2 tablespoons butter

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

COCONUT LIME RED SNAPPER



Coconut Lime Red Snapper image

Oven roasting keeps this coconut-infused red snapper moist and flavorful. Dijon mustard, lime juice, and mayo combine to make a tasty sauce.

Provided by Asha1126

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
4 red snapper fillets
1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Combine egg and coconut milk in a shallow dish and mix well.
  • Combine bread crumbs, flaked coconut and lime zest in another shallow dish. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then dredge in coconut mixture. Arrange fillets on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, mustard and lime juice in a small bowl. Serve alongside fish or spoon couple of tablespoons of sauce over fish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.1, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 433.1, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 51.8

Tips:

  • Select the freshest red snapper: Look for fish with bright red eyes, firm flesh, and a briny smell.
  • Properly clean and gut the fish: Remove the scales, fins, and internal organs carefully.
  • Marinate the fish: Marinating the fish in a mixture of herbs, spices, and citrus juices enhances its flavor.
  • Pan-sear the fish fillets: Sear the fish fillets in a hot pan with butter or oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  • Make the coconut sauce: Simmer coconut milk with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and lemongrass to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Combine the fish and sauce: Gently add the pan-seared fish fillets to the coconut sauce and simmer until the fish is cooked through.
  • Garnish and serve: Garnish the dish with fresh herbs like cilantro or basil and serve with rice or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Red snapper with coconut sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the delicate flavor of red snapper with the rich and creamy coconut sauce. The combination of flavors and textures creates a unique and unforgettable culinary experience. This dish is perfect for special occasions or everyday meals and can be easily customized to suit various tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a spicy or mild sauce or different vegetables, this recipe offers endless possibilities for experimentation and creativity. So, gather your ingredients, follow the steps, and enjoy this tantalizing dish that will surely impress your family and friends.

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