Best 14 Red Snapper With Orange Sauce Recipes

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Red snapper is a versatile fish with a mild flavor and firm texture that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is a popular choice for many seafood lovers due to its delicate taste and flaky texture. One of the most popular ways to prepare red snapper is to cook it with an orange sauce, which adds a burst of citrus flavor to the fish. This dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, or pan-searing, and is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED SNAPPER WITH MANDARIN ORANGES, CASHEWS AND GINGER



Baked Snapper with Mandarin Oranges, Cashews and Ginger image

Snapper is baked with a deliciously spicy orange and ginger sauce then served with a garnish of chopped cashews and green onion.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper
2 mandarin oranges, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
2 mandarin oranges - peeled and chopped
⅓ cup unsalted cashews, roughly chopped
2 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  • Arrange the snapper fillets in a single layer in the bottom of a lightly greased shallow baking dish. In a medium bowl, stir together the mandarin orange juice, lime juice, brown sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix in the red pepper flakes, ginger and chopped mandarin oranges. Pour over the snapper in the dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is opaque. Transfer fillets to serving plates and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with a sprinkle of cashews and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

SAUTEED RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH FENNEL AND ORANGE



Sauteed Red Snapper Fillets with Fennel and Orange image

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Fruit     Vegetable     Sauté     Dinner     Orange     Seafood     Snapper     Fennel     Summer     Winter     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 navel orange
1 large fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), fronds reserved for garnish and stalks discarded
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fennel seed
2 (6-oz) red snapper fillets, with skin
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Garnish: chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • Cut peel and white pith from orange with a sharp knife, then cut sections free from membranes. Squeeze 1 to 2 tablespoons juice from membranes before discarding and reserve. Cut sections into 1/4-inch dice and reserve separately.
  • Quarter fennel bulb lengthwise and cut out and discard core. Cut quarters lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté fennel with fennel seed and salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until edges are browned and fennel is wilted, about 10 minutes. Cook fennel over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes more. Stir in reserved orange juice.
  • While fennel cooks, pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 9- to 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just starting to smoke, then sauté fish, skin sides down, until skins are golden, about 3 minutes. Turn fish over and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle fish with lemon juice and serve, skin sides up, on top of fennel and orange dice.

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



Pan Seared Red Snapper image

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

RED SNAPPER WITH SPICY ORANGE SAUCE



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A quick sauce to serve over fish steaks; if you prefer grilled fish, you may want to leave out the dredging.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories     Spicy

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Dredge fish in flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper, and pan fry in oil.
  • Melt butter and combine with concentrate, chili, and remaining salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce over fish, garnish with parsley, and serve.

RED SNAPPER A L' ORANGE



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Another quick and easy fish dish I have not tried. Hope someone out there will like it and let me know.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets, cut into 6 serving pieces
fresh ground black pepper, salt, to your taste
3 -4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 -3 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 tablespoons oil
nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine salt, pepper, juice, rind, and oil.
  • Place fish in single layer in an oiled oven ready dish.
  • Pour sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until fish is cooked.

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO, ORANGE AND SAFFRON



Baked Red Snapper with Tomato, Orange and Saffron image

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Bake     Valentine's Day     Low Fat     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Snapper     Saffron     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Pinch of saffron threads
12 ounces (2 small or 1 large) 3/4-inch-thick red snapper fillet
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine first 7 ingredients in 9-inch square baking dish. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Top hot tomato mixture with snapper. Brush snapper with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake until fish is just cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Serve.

RED SNAPPER BAKED WITH ORANGE



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

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (2 lb) red snapper, cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 oranges, washed and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Place the fish in a large baking pan.
  • Dot each piece of fish well with butter and sprinkle with parsley and pepper.
  • Lay the orange slices over the fish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350° F.
  • ,and bake for 20 minutes more or until the fish flakes at the touch of a fork.

RED SNAPPER WITH ATHENIAN SAUCE



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Greek-inspired pan-fried seasoned fish is topped with 'Athenian sauce.' You can use any type of fish. The key to this dish is that the fish and the sauce are cooked separately. Serve over rice or pasta.

Provided by Will McIntyre

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 medium ripe tomato, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 ounces Greek extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pitted kalamata olives, sliced
2 ounces lemon juice
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
2 ounces Greek extra-virgin olive oil
4 (10 ounce) fillets red snapper
2 ounces Greek seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine green bell pepper, tomato, onion, olive oil, olives, lemon juice, green onion, capers, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Saute until all ingredients are slightly wilted, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add snapper fillets to hot oil. Sprinkle Greek seasoning on top and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn fish over and cook on the other side for 2 more minutes. Turn fish back to the original side and finish cooking until fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork, another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour still-hot Athenian sauce over fish just before serving. Sprinkle about 2 ounces feta cheese and 1 tablespoon of parsley over each portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 153.2 mg, Fat 66 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 68.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 4132.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO, CUMIN, AND ORANGE SAUCE



Zucchini-Wrapped Red Snapper with Tomato, Cumin, and Orange Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Vegetable     Bake     Orange     Snapper     Spice     Zucchini     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
four 6- to 7-ounce red snapper fillets, skinned
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut into chunks
two 3-inch strips fresh orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leafed parsley leaves
two 7-inch-long zucchini (each about 1/2 pound)
Garnish: flat-leafed parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • In a small dry heavy skillet, toast seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant, being careful not to burn them, and cool.
  • Brush an ovenproof skillet large enough to hold red snapper fillets in one layer with 3 tablespoons oil and cook onion over moderate heat, stirring, 5 minutes, or until softened and slightly golden.
  • Stir in seeds, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes and zest and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened. Stir in wine and cook, stirring, until most of liquid is evaporated. Remove pan from heat and stir in orange juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pat fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Trim ends of zucchini and with a mandoline or other hand-held slicing device, slice zucchini lengthwise into about twenty-eight 1/8-inch-thick strips. On a work surface, arrange fillets in one layer and place about 7 zucchini strips crosswise on top of each fillet, overlapping them slightly and leaving ends of fillet exposed. Carefully tuck ends of zucchini strips under each fillet and with a long spatula, transfer zucchini-wrapped fillets, zucchini strip ends down, to tomato sauce (fillets should be in one layer). Brush tops of fillets with remaining tablespoon oil and bake fillets in skillet in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until just cooked through.
  • Discard zest and divide fillets and sauce among 4 plates. Garnish fillets with parsley.

ORANGE-GLAZED RED SNAPPER



Orange-Glazed Red Snapper image

Make and share this Orange-Glazed Red Snapper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 red snapper fillets, 1 pound
1/4 cup orange marmalade, can sub apricot if desired
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Place filets on an ungreased shallow baking pan.
  • Broil 4-6" from heat for 5-6 minutes.
  • Combine marmalade, butter and mustard; spoon over filets.
  • Broil 3-4 minutes longer or til fish flakes easily with a fork. *Do not turn!
  • 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 156.6, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 44.9

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL-SCENTED TOMATO SAUCE



Baked Red Snapper with Fennel-Scented Tomato Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Bake     Quick & Easy     Snapper     Fennel     White Wine     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion, sliced
1 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 2 1/2 x 1-inch pieces orange peel (orange part only)
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper
2 3/4-inch-thick red snapper or other firm white fish fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400&;deg;F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saut&;eacute; until tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, orange peel, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper. Boil gently until reduced to chunky sauce, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)
  • Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into small baking dish. Add fish and turn to coat with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon warm sauce over fish. Bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

RED SNAPPER WITH SOY ORANGE GLAZE



Red Snapper With Soy Orange Glaze image

Looking for a new twist to grilling Snapper? This glaze is a tangy mix of citrus, sweet, spicey and salty. I serve it with fried rice and asparagus. Yum!

Provided by Emur80

Categories     High Protein

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -4 red snapper fillets
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large navel orange
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Using a zester or hand-held cheese grater, zest the oustide of the orange and set aside zest. Peel the orange by cutting off the skin. Then segment the orange and set aside segments.
  • In a bowl mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, 1 tsp black pepper, red pepper, 1/2 tbsp orange zest (from the skin of the orange), honey, chopped cilantro and orange juice.
  • Pour mixture over fish and marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Place fillets on a medium heat grill, reserving the left-over marinade. Grill fillets on each side for 2-3 minutes depending on thickeness of the fillets.
  • In a separate pan, pour in remaining marinade and add orange segments. Reduce over medium high to high heat until thick and bubbly.
  • Remove fish from grill and top with the reduced marinade sauce.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 1607.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.9, Protein 48.6

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.

RED SNAPPER FRANçAISE WITH BUTTER AND LEMON SAUCE



Red Snapper Française with Butter and Lemon Sauce image

What makes Française ("in the French style") different from other sautéed dishes is the eggs. Anything cooked à la Française is dredged in flour first, then dipped in beaten eggs before you sauté it. Most similarly prepared dishes are dredged in flour only. The eggs add a lot of flavor and texture-but also fat. I tried using a low-fat egg substitute, and it worked like a charm. Matter of fact, enough calories were shaved off that I was able to put some butter back in and still keep it under 240 calories per serving. Now that's what I'm talking about!

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1 cup egg substitute
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season the fish with salt and pepper. Put the 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish. Put the egg substitute in another shallow dish. Dredge the fillets in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then coat the fillets in the egg substitute and let them sit in the substitute until ready to add to the pan.
  • Heat 2 large nonstick sauté pans over medium heat. When the pans are hot, spray them with cooking spray and add 2 fillets to each pan. Cook until the fillets are golden brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a serving platter, and tent it with foil to keep them warm.
  • In one of the sauté pans, melt the butter over high heat. Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons flour into the butter. Add the lemon juice and chicken broth, and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, if desired. Spoon the sauce over the fish, and serve.
  • Fat: 36g (before), 8.6g (after)
  • Calories: 611 (before), 232 (after)
  • Protein: 29g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 396mg

Tips:

  • To ensure the freshest red snapper, look for fish that has bright red eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
  • If you're using frozen red snapper, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water for 30 minutes.
  • Pat the red snapper dry with paper towels before cooking to help the skin crisp up.
  • Season the red snapper liberally with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Be careful not to overcook the red snapper. The fish is best when it is cooked through but still flaky and moist.
  • Serve the red snapper immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Red snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're pan-frying, baking, or grilling it, red snapper is sure to please everyone at the table. With its mild flavor and flaky texture, red snapper is a great choice for both casual and formal meals. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that's both delicious and healthy, give red snapper a try!

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