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
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
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
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
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)
Provided by AJloves2cook
Number Of Ingredients 13
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
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
RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT-CLAM BROTH
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
COCONUT LIME RED SNAPPER
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
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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