Snapper, a highly prized fish known for its delicate and flaky white flesh, is a versatile culinary delight that can be prepared in a myriad of ways. One particularly tantalizing preparation method is to pair it with the aromatic flavors of fennel, onion, and tomato. These vegetables, when combined with the delicate sweetness of the snapper, create a captivating symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delectable dish of snapper with fennel, onion, and tomato that will be the star of any meal.
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SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Stir the saffron into the wine and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the fennel and onion and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the saffron-wine mixture and olives and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about a tablespoon, about 3 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and cook until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in the parsley.
- Meanwhile preheat the broiler. Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Rub the skin with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the fish skin-side up and cook until golden on the bottom, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the broiler. Broil until the skin is slightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Divide the vegetables and liquid among 4 dishes. Top with the fish skin-side-up. Garnish each dish with fennel fronds and finish with gray salt.
PERCH OR SNAPPER FILLET WITH TOMATOES AND ONION
Make and share this Perch or Snapper Fillet With Tomatoes and Onion recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Perch
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Coat a baking dish with canola oil thoroughly and add the fillets skin side down.
- Pour the lemon juice over the fish and bake approximately 8 minutes or less, the fish will flake when touched with a fork when done.
- While the fillets bake, heat a medium saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil to it.
- Heat the oil and add the garlic and onions.
- Once the onions are translucent, add the tomatoes and parsley.
- Continue to saute for approximately 5 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove the fillets from the oven and serve with the tomatoes and onions on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 105, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 45.7
RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, fennel, and minced shallot. Cook and stir until the fennel has begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer vegetables to a bowl, and stir in chopped parsley. Reserve cooking oil.
- Season the fish all over with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff snapper with fennel mixture. Use kitchen twine to tie the snapper together in three places. Place the snapper into the prepared baking dish, drizzle with the white wine, lemon juice, and reserved oil. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of garlic.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is no longer translucent, and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 110.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 63.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL & MUSHROOMS
Fennel has a slightly licorice taste and the combination of this with the mushrooms and tomatoe & fish gives an almost haunting flavor.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse the fish well.
- Cut 3 or 4 gashes on each side of the fish, from top to bottom Salt the gashes and the cavity.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Push half the garlic slivers into the gashes.
- Rub the fish with a little olive oil and pour the rest on the bottom of a baking pan.
- Spread the lemon slices on the bottom of the pan, top the lemon slices with 1/2 of the sliced fennel.
- Place the fish on the fennel, spread the tomatoes, mushrooms, wine or stock over and around the fish.
- Add salt& pepper and the remaining fennel.
- Cover with aluminium foil and back for 20-30 minutes.
- Uncover and sprinkle the chopped feathery tops over the fish, continue baking until done apprx 5-10 minutes.
- To serve scoop the flesh from the fish with a spoon and top with the veggies and sauce.
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL-SCENTED TOMATO SAUCE
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
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.
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Combine onion, fennel bulb, celery, and olives in a food processor with a slicing blade; process until everything is cut into a slaw-like consistency. Alternative use a knife to cut onion, fennel bulb, and celery into 1/8-inch thick strips and olives into rounds.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add vegetable-olive mixture and season with salt and lemon zest. Cook and stir until everything is soft, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread out vegetable mixture on the bottom of a 9x12-inch pan and set red snapper on top. Drizzle with white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice. Scatter butter on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes. Move oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil red snapper for 2 minutes, making sure that it does not overcook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 365.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
SAUTEED RED SNAPPER WITH CREAMED FENNEL AND ONION
Categories Milk/Cream Onion Sauté Quick & Easy Snapper Fennel Sherry Winter Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a skillet cook the onion and the sliced fennel in 2 tablespoons of the butter, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes, or until the fennel is just tender. Stir in the Sherry and boil the mixture, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in the cream, the vinegar, the fennel seeds, and salt and pepper to taste, cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, adding the water as needed to thin the sauce if desired, for 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep it warm.
- In the skillet, cleaned, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in it sauté the snapper, starting skin sides down, for 3 minutes on each side, or until it just flakes. Divide the onion and fennel mixture between 2 heated plates and arrange a snapper fillet on each plate.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest snapper fillet. Look for a fillet that is firm to the touch and has a slight sheen. Avoid fillets that are dull or have a slimy texture.
- Season the snapper fillet generously. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Cook the snapper fillet over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Fennel, onion, and tomato are all great choices, but you can also use other vegetables such as zucchini, bell pepper, or mushrooms.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you're using a small pan, cook the vegetables in batches. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
- Add some acidity. A squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of white wine will help to brighten up the flavors of the dish.
- Serve the snapper fillet with a simple sauce. A lemon-butter sauce or a tomato-based sauce would both be great choices.
Conclusion:
Snapper with fennel, onion, and tomato is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The fish is cooked to perfection and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. The dish is also very easy to make, so even beginner cooks can enjoy it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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