Best 2 Salt Crusted Hawaiian Opakapaka Recipes

Salt-crusted Hawaiian opakapaka is a traditional Hawaiian dish that combines the bold flavors of the sea with a crispy, salty crust. This dish is a great choice for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and is sure to impress your guests with its unique and delicious flavor. The key to making a perfect salt-crusted opakapaka is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the fish at a high temperature. The result is a succulent, flaky fish with a crispy, savory crust that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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BAKED OPAKAPAKA (SNAPPER) FILLETS WITH MACADAMIA CRUST

Baked Opakapaka (Snapper) Fillets With Macadamia Crust image

In Hawaii, pink snapper is called opakapaka. This is a good dish from "Fish Dishes of the Pacific from the Fishwife" by Shirley Rizzuto.

Provided by lazyme

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs red snapper fillets
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 of a lemon
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, ground or 3/4 cup almonds
1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Oil a baking pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
Place the fish in the pan, and sprinkle with pepper and lemon juice.
In a small skillet heat the rest of the butter. .
Add the ground nuts.
Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes making sure the mixture doesn't burn.
Spread the mixture over the fish.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until done.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PECAN-CRUSTED OPAKAPAKA

Pecan-Crusted Opakapaka image

Opakapaka is the Hawaiian word for red snapper. This is a very popular fish in Hawaii, and having tried it, I can see why. The preparation isn't really Hawaiian, though. I usually prefer my seafood without breading, but this pecan crust is fantastic.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 scallion
1/2 cup pecans
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 tablespoon milk
4 opakapaka fillets (red snapper)
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

Mix flour, salt and pepper.
Mix milk and egg.
Mince scallions and pecans and mix with crumbs.
All three of these mixtures should be on separate flat dishes.
Dip each fillet in flour mixture, then in milk mixture, then in pecan mixture.
Heat oil.
Cook fillets 3 minutes, or until golden.
Turn carefully and cook 3 minutes on the other side.

Tips:

Choose a fresh opakapaka fish with bright, clear eyes and firm flesh.
Use a generous amount of salt to create a thick crust that will help to seal in the fish's juices and flavor.
Make sure the fish is completely covered in salt before baking.
Bake the fish in a preheated oven at a high temperature until the salt crust is golden brown and the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F (63°C).
Let the fish rest for a few minutes before breaking the salt crust and serving.

Conclusion:

Salt-crusted Hawaiian opakapaka is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The salt crust helps to create a moist and flavorful fish that is sure to impress your guests. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.