Best 10 Red Snapper With Hot Pepper And Cilantro Recipes

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Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to cook it with hot pepper and cilantro. This combination of flavors creates a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. The heat from the pepper is balanced by the freshness of the cilantro, and the fish itself is cooked to perfection. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook red snapper, this recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

RED SNAPPER EN PAPILLOTE WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Red Snapper en Papillote with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette image

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

1 whole (2 pounds) red snapper (or substitute black bass or branzino), scaled and cleaned
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lime, cut into thin rounds
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

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 CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME



Red Snapper with Cilantro, Garlic, and Lime image

Categories     Garlic     Broil     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lime     Snapper     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6- to 8-oz) red snapper fillets (1/2 inch thick) with skin
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
Accompaniment: lime wedges

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



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

RED SNAPPER WITH HOT PEPPER AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 16m

Yield 2 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and sliced across into thin rings
4 nickel-size slices of peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, stems reserved with the root end trimmed
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 2-pound red snapper
Large pinch kosher salt

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 BAKED WITH CILANTRO



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Make and share this Red Snapper Baked with Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets or 1 1/2 lbs steaks
1/3 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno chili juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 pickled jalapeno chilies, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
salt and pepper, to taste
thinly sliced green onion, and top as garnish
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Arrange fish in glass baking dish.
  • Combine lime juice, jalapeno juice, and cumin; pour over fish.
  • Arrange onion, jalapeno chilies, garlic, and cilantro over fish.
  • Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours, turning fish once.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees until fish is tender and flakes with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle fish lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange fish on serving platter; sprinkle with green onion and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 190.1, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 30.3

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS - TOMATO TOPPING



Baked Red Snapper With Citrus - Tomato Topping image

This is a slightly alterd recipe from Epicurious. The spicy hot topping makes a nice change for baked fish.

Provided by llk2day

Categories     Spicy

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 ounces red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup drained canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 cup diced tomato (Italian or Roma)
1 large tangerine, peeled, seeded and sections cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
fish herbs (optional)
almonds, as garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • Coat the Red Snapper on both sides with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Place the fish in a 9-inch glass pie dish.
  • Mix remaining oil, tomatoes w/green chilies, tangerine pieces, green onions and cilantro in a small bowl.
  • Season topping to taste with salt and pepper, and fish herbs.
  • Spoon the topping over the Red Snapper.
  • Bake until Snapper is just opaque in center, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Can be cooked through if preferred.
  • Sprinkle almonds on top of each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 1873.8, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4, Protein 26.7

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

FIESTA RED SNAPPER



Fiesta Red Snapper image

Provided by Peter Rasmussen

Categories     Onion     Pepper     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Snapper     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style or regular stewed tomatoes
1 1/4 pounds red snapper fillets
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add green chilies, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, breaking up tomatoes with back of fork. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place fish atop sauce. Bring to simmer. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fish is just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer fish to platter. Simmer sauce to thicken slightly, if desired. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Surround with lime wedges and serve.

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.

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH SHRIMP AND MUSHROOMS



Baked Red Snapper with Shrimp and Mushrooms image

This recipe for red snapper and shrimp is truly delicious and easy to prepare. Everyone that has tried it has raved over it, even the kids. Serve over rice or angel hair pasta.

Provided by RFalgout

Categories     Snapper Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 21

cooking spray
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama®), or more to taste
2 cups half-and-half, or more as needed
3 tablespoons sherry
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup shredded mozzarella and Cheddar cheese blend
3 pounds red snapper fillets
1 ½ pounds medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter for cream sauce in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables soften and onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk flour and Creole seasoning into onion mixture to make a paste. Slowly add half-and-half, whisking constantly. Whisk in sherry, lemon juice, basil, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add mozzarella; stir until melted and combined.
  • Lightly season snapper and shrimp on both sides with seafood seasoning. Arrange snapper in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Top with shrimp and mushrooms. Pour cream sauce over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 208.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 47.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 618 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips for Making Red Snapper with Hot Pepper and Cilantro:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish that has bright, clear eyes, firm flesh, and no fishy smell.
  • If you don't have fresh red snapper, you can use frozen fish. Just be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Pour the marinade over the fish and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • When you're ready to cook the fish, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Serve the fish immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Red snapper with hot pepper and cilantro is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both healthy and delicious, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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