Best 8 Snapper With Browned Butter And Capers Recipes

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Snapper with browned butter and capers is an easy and delicious seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Snapper is a mild-flavored fish that pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of browned butter and the briny tang of capers. This dish can be cooked in just 30 minutes and is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

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LEESA'S RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Pan Fried Snapper is a delicious and healthy meal that's ready in 10 minutes! Learn how to quickly cook red snapper with lemon butter caper sauce. If you're nervous about cooking fish, this recipe for red snapper fillets is a great place to start.

Provided by Anne Clark

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red snapper fillets, skin on
light sprinkling of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 lemon
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
light sprinkling of parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Pat fish fillets with paper towel. Lightly sprinkle each side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Exact measurements are not given as you only want to lightly sprinkle these seasonings on each side of the fish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the fillets, SKIN SIDE UP, and slow simmer for 3-4 minutes. Flip fish over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Use medium heat, not high heat. You don't want the fish to be sizzling too hot or the butter will burn.
  • Remove the fish from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining butter, juice of one lemon, capers, and parsley flakes. Slow simmer for about 30 seconds, then return the fish to the pan. Spoon the sauce over fish and heat just until hot - about 30 seconds. Transfer fish to a plate and serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 429 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 26 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, TransFat 0.9 g

COURTNEY ROULSTON'S MUM'S SNAPPER MEUNIERE



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Courtney's lifelong passion for food started with family dinners. To mark Mother's Day, she shares the recipe for her mum's delicious snapper.

Provided by Coles

Categories     dinner,savoury,main-meal,lunch

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skin-on snapper fillets or barramundi portions
2 tbs plain flour
pinch of sea salt flakes
1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
boiled potatoes, to serve
wilted baby spinach leaves, to serve
chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve
lemon wedges, to serve
60g butter
1 tbs baby capers, rinsed, drained, dried
2 tbs chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, zested, juiced

Steps:

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SOLE MEUNIERE WITH BROWNED BUTTER CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (8 ounces) sole fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons clarified butter
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
4 tablespoons fresh butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained brined capers, minced
Lemon slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter in each of 2 large saute pans.
  • Dredge fillets in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Place fillets in saute pans and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove fillets from pans and transfer on to a platter, sprinkle with parsley. Cover with foil.
  • Remove remaining butter from one of the skillets and add the fresh butter. Heat until the butter begins to brown. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and capers. Pour sauce over fish and serve. Garnish with lemon slices.

SNAPPER WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND CAPERS



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Categories     Bake     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lemon     Snapper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon pulp
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
two 1/2-pound red snapper fillets
lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small skillet cook butter over moderate heat until it begins to brown and stir in shallot. Cook shallot until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl stir together parsley, capers, lemon pulp, and zest.
  • Put fish fillets in a jelly-roll pan, skin sides down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Brush fillets with butter mixture and sprinkle with parsley mixture. Bake fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 12 minutes, and garnish with lemon slices.

SNAPPER WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND CAPERS



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tb Unsalted butter
Two; (1/2-pound) red
1 Shallot; minced
1 ts Freshly grated lemon zest
; snapper fillets
2 ts Finely chopped lemon pulp
Lemon slices for garnish
2 ts Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tb Minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tb Drained bottled capers;

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. In a small skillet cook butter over moderate heat until it begins to brown and stir in shallot. Cook shallot until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice. In a small bowl stir together parsley, capers, lemon pulp, and zest. Put fish fillets in a jelly-roll pan, skin sides down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Brush fillets with butter mixture and sprinkle with parsley mixture. Bake fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 12 minutes, and garnish with lemon slices. Serves 2. Gourmet January 1994

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1443 calories, Fat 162.811477629843 g, Carbohydrate 1.43651253528536 g, Cholesterol 431.56784231804 mg, Fiber 0.0610000008113708 g, Protein 1.76414844628093 g, SaturatedFat 103.110590345084 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (216g), Sodium 193.592858954133 mg, Sugar 1.37551253447399 g, TransFat 11.397405621776 g

SNAPPER FILLETS WITH HERB AND CAPER BUTTER



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A good and simple way to use all that snapper we've been catching! *an Aussie tablespoon contains 4 teaspoons!

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Australian

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons oil
seasoned flour
90 g butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon drained capers, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Herb and Caper Butter:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Snapper:.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan.
  • Dust each fillet with seasoned flour and cook 2-3 minutes per side-or until done to your liking.
  • Serve fish at once with the savoury butter.

SNAPPER WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND BABY POTATOES



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From our local state paper The West Australian by Margaret Johnson. Times at this point are estimated.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

750 g potatoes (baby or chats)
30 g butter
700 g red snapper (cut into 4 pieces (175g each)
30 g butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons capers (drained or rinsed if they come in salt)
1/3 cup parsley (flat leaf chopped)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chives (cut into 2cm lengths)
salt
black pepper
1 lemon (cut into 4 wedges)

Steps:

  • Simmer the potatoes in salted water until they are tender (skin on).
  • Season well with salt and pepper and coat them with the first lot of butter and keep warm.
  • To cook the fish, heat a medium pan and add the second lot of butter and the olive oil.
  • Cook the fish until it is golden brown on both sides and just cooked through (timing will depend on thickness).
  • Place the fish onto warm serving plates.
  • Add the capers, parsley and lemon juice to the pan, scraping up all the brown bits.
  • Season well and pour over the fish.
  • Fold the chives through the potatoes and serve those alongside with the lemon wedges.

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE



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The snapper in this recipe but if you prefer another for another fish, try mahi-mahi. It is a delicious firm, mild fish that won't fall apart on the grill.-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh snapper fillets. Fresh fish will have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture. Avoid fillets that are discolored or have an off smell.
  • Season the fish fillets generously. This will help to enhance their flavor. A simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and paprika works well.
  • Sear the fish fillets in a hot skillet. This will create a nice crust on the outside of the fish while keeping the inside moist and flaky.
  • Baste the fish fillets with browned butter and capers. This will add a delicious, nutty flavor to the fish.
  • Serve the fish fillets immediately. Snapper is best served hot out of the skillet. You can garnish the fish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

Snapper with browned butter and capers is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked in just minutes, and the browned butter and capers add a delicious, nutty flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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