Looking for a light and flavorful way to prepare snapper? Steamed snapper with ginger, lime, and cilantro is a simple yet elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The delicate flavor of the snapper is perfectly complemented by the bright citrus notes of the lime and the aromatic warmth of the ginger and cilantro. This healthy and delicious dish can be on your table in less than 30 minutes, making it an easy choice for busy weeknights.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN-STYLE STEAMED SNAPPER WITH BABY BOK CHOY
Steps:
- In a shallow pot that a bamboo steamer fits over or in a wok, add the water and bring to a boil. You can also use a traditional steamer that has 2 layers. Add the ginger, lime leaves, citrus zest, cilantro, scallions, white wine, jalapeno, and peanut oil. Season well with salt. Bring back to a boil and cook for 10 minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper. Place the first layer of the bamboo steamer over the pot. Line the steamer with the cabbage leaves, making sure that the surface is not completely covered so the steam can get through. Lay the fish, skin-side up, on the cabbage leaves. Cover and steam for 1 minute.
- Place the bok choy on the second layer of the bamboo steamer in 1 layer. Uncover the steamer and place the bok choy layer on top of the fish. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and the bok choy is tender, but still has some crispness. Check the fish for doneness by gently inserting a fork into it. If the fork slides easily in, the fish is done. If the fork resists sliding in, it is not quite done. Remove the fish and bok choy and keep warm while you make the sauce.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, garlic, and jalapeno and saute until just translucent, about 3 minutes. Do not allow the vegetables to brown. Add 4 ounces of the steaming liquid and the soy sauce and boil for 2 minutes. Do not season with salt as the soy sauce is salty. Add the sugar and boil for 1 minute, or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Lower the heat and whisk in the butter. Add the scallion whites, stir, and remove from the heat.
- Place some jasmine rice on a platter. Top with the steamed bok choy. Top the bok choy with the snapper, skin-side up. Spoon the sauce over the fish. Garnish with the scallion greens and cilantro sprigs.
STEAMED SNAPPER WITH GINGER, LIME, AND CILANTRO
Categories Fish Ginger Steam Low Fat Quick & Easy Dinner Lime Snapper Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix 3 tablespoons cilantro and next 7 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Set aside. Pour enough water into large pot to reach depth of 1 inch. Add steamer rack or basket. Top with 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bring water to boil.
- Place fish in pie dish. Pour cilantro sauce over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover pot; steam fish just until opaque in center, about 6 minutes for snapper and 8 minutes for halibut. Serve with sauce; garnish with 2 tablespoons cilantro.
- To peel and grate fresh ginger:
- Using a small knife, peel away the thin, light-brown skin from the portion needed. Then rub the peeled ginger back and forth over the raised bumps of a small porcelain ginger grater (found at Asian markets).
- *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.
SPICE-RUBBED SNAPPER WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Made this very easy, delicious snapper recipe from Williams-Sonoma last night and enjoyed it very much. Served over Geema's Recipe #63446 63446 for a really complimentary meal. I used a tsp of fresh ginger instead of ground, otherwise made no modifications. Prep time does not include 30 minutes to marinate.
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the snapper with salt and pepper. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, turmeric, ginger, shallot and garlic. Add the snapper fillets and turn to coat well. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until the fish is opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.
RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME
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 SNAPPER WITH CITRUS AND GINGER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Make three slashes across each side of the fish using a sharp knife. This will keep the fish from curling as it cooks. Place the fish in a shallow baking dish or roasting pan. Cover each side with fresh ginger, then green onions and tomatoes. Season with sea salt. Slice half of the lime and place the slices on top of the fish. Drizzle with the soy sauce, and squeeze the other half of the lime over the fish. Cut the lemon in half and set in the pan. Cover the whole dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake the fish until the flesh is opaque and can be flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes. Squeeze the baked lemon halves over the fish before serving. Serve the fillet on the top side first, then gently lift out the backbone, while helping the flesh off the bones with your knife. It's much easier than trying to turn the fish over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 124.9 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 72.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1579.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC, LIME, AND CILANTRO
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
SAUTEED RED SNAPPER WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER
This is one of many Cooking Light recipes that I've found to be easy, healthy and very tasty. You can easily substitute halibut or tilapia for the snapper. I served it with Simple Thai Coconut Rice and it was delicious!
Provided by carmenskitchen
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and chill.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle both sides of fish with remaining salt and pepper.
- coat pan with oil.
- add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
- Place one filet on each of 4 plates and top with a 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter mixture.
- Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 563.8, Carbohydrate 0.1, Fiber 0.1, Protein 44.8
Tips:
- To choose the freshest snapper, look for bright, clear eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
- If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander placed over a pot of boiling water.
- Be careful not to overcook the snapper, as it will become tough and dry. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the snapper immediately with the ginger-lime-cilantro sauce. The sauce can also be used as a marinade for other types of fish or seafood.
- For a more flavorful dish, use a variety of herbs and spices in the sauce. Some good options include lemongrass, basil, and chili peppers.
- If you don't have time to make the ginger-lime-cilantro sauce, you can use a store-bought sauce instead. Look for a sauce that is light and flavorful, and that complements the taste of the fish.
Conclusion:
Steamed snapper with ginger-lime-cilantro sauce is a light, healthy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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