Best 3 Whole Roasted Red Snapper Recipes

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Whole roasted red snapper is a stunning and mouthwatering dish that is sure to impress dinner guests or family members. This simple yet elegant recipe takes advantage of the delicate flavor and flaky texture of red snapper, resulting in a main course that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious. With a crispy skin and tender, moist flesh, this dish is sure to become a favorite in any seafood lover's repertoire. Let's explore how to make this culinary masterpiece step by step.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND OREGANO BY SCOTT CONANT RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Whole Red Snapper With Tomatoes, Basil, And Oregano by Scott Conant Recipe by Tasty image

One of the reasons why I chose to work with the Alzheimer's Association is because my grandmother had dementia and some of the most meaningful moments I had with her were around the table, sharing a meal. So, I wanted to create a recipe that's fun, easy, full of flavor, and, most importantly, can be enjoyed together with friends and loved ones. Words alone can't convey how magnificent, how beautifully ceremonial a whole fish looks when presented at the table. I'm always excited when I and a few friends settle in to devour one. (And devour we do, you should see how little is left when we're through with it.) Aside from being so good-looking, a whole fish also offers much more flavor because the head and the bones add depth to the accompanying sauce. A completely gratifying dish!

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb head-on red snapper, scaled and cleaned
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus additional to taste
1 lemon, half sliced, divided
5 small sprigs fresh oregano, plus ½ tablespoon chopped leaves, divided
10 fresh basil leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped leaves, divided
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 ½ cups cherry tomato, halved
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 fingerling potatoes, diced and blanched
1 cup homemade chicken broth, or low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • If the fins are still on the fish, use kitchen scissors to cut them off (they just fall apart when cooked). Season both the inside and outside of the fish liberally with 2 teaspoons of salt. Stuff the cavity with the lemon slices, oregano sprigs, and whole basil leaves.
  • Using a very large 14 inch (35 cm) sauté pan or a small roasting pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the fish and cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Drizzle with another tablespoon of olive oil and season with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Using paper towels, wipe the excess oil out of the pan. Drizzle the fish with another 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes and cook until the tomatoes begin to release some of their liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes.
  • Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half over the fish and pour in the chicken broth. Carefully flip the fish over and baste with the sauce.
  • Transfer the fish to the oven and cook for 18-19 minutes. To check for doneness, push the head down gently in the area between the nose and the top of the head; when the head easily moves away from the back of the neck, the fish is ready.
  • Carefully transfer the fish to a rimmed serving platter, pouring any liquid from the cavity back into the pan. Cover the fish with foil to keep warm.
  • Return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Cook the sauce and vegetables for 1-2 minutes to concentrate the flavors. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, chopped oregano, and chopped basil and season with salt to taste.
  • Pour the sauce and vegetables over the fish and serve, using a large spoon to remove the flesh from the fish. (Don't forget to turn it over to eat off the other side!)
  • Enjoy!

WHOLE ROASTED RED SNAPPER



Whole Roasted Red Snapper image

Provided by Enid Nemy

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, main course

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups mixed cubed eggplant, yellow squash and zucchini
2 whole red snappers, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds each, scaled, gutted and trimmed of spines and gills
Kosher salt, to taste
Crushed black peppercorns, to taste
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 wedges of lemon
Juice of three lemons
Juice of three limes
4 tablespoons white wine
4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 plum tomato, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread cubed vegetables evenly across a baking sheet, and bake until slightly tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, rinse the fish with cool water and season the insides with salt and pepper. In each fish, place sprigs of thyme, sage, and rosemary; a garlic clove, and a wedge of lemon.
  • Remove vegetables to a medium saucepan, and reserve. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. Lightly oil the baking sheet that held the vegetables, and place the stuffed fish on it. Roast the fish at 450 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until cooked to taste.
  • While fish is cooking, add lemon juice, lime juice and white wine to the saucepan of vegetables. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, to reduce liquid slightly. Add butter, tomato, sage and oregano.
  • Serve the whole roasted fish topped with vegetable sauce. Serve with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables.

RED SNAPPER (WHOLE, ROASTED) WITH THAI SPICES AND COCONUT RICE



RED SNAPPER (WHOLE, ROASTED) WITH THAI SPICES AND COCONUT RICE image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Snapper:
4-pound whole red snapper, head on, scales removed and cleaned
1/4 cup canola oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
1 tablespoon grated palm sugar or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons coconut milk
juice and zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup basil chiffonade
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lime
Coconut Rice:
1 cup Jasmine rice
1 3/4 cups water
1/2 stalk lemongrass
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon cilantro, julienne
1 lime
fine seas salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Generously season the belly and both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Place the fish on a roasting pan. 3. Combine the canola oil with the garlic, ginger, coriander, palm sugar, chili flakes, coconut milk, juice and zest of lime in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. 4. Spoon the spice mixture over the snapper and bake for about 30-35 minutes, basting frequently. Bake the fish until a metal skewer can easily be inserted into the fish and, if left in for 5 seconds, feels warm. 5. While the fish is roasting, cook the rice. Bring the rice water, and lemongrass to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the rice from heat, cover and let sit for another 10 minutes. When the rice is cooked, remove and discard lemongrass. Add the coconut milk and cilantro. Stir to incorporate and season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. 6. To serve, spoon the coconut rice onto the middle of four plates. Filet the snapper; running a knife down the center of the fish andunder the fillet toseparate it from the bone. Place each serving on top of the coconut rice and spoon some of the sauce from the roasting pan over the snapper. When the top fillets have been served, lift off the fish bones and cut the bottom in the same manner. Finishthe dish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper possible. Look for fish with bright, clear eyes, red gills, and a firm, springy body.
  • Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before cooking the fish. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly throughout.
  • Season the fish generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
  • Stuff the fish with aromatics, such as lemon slices, herbs, and garlic cloves. This will help to infuse the fish with flavor while it cooks.
  • Roast the fish for the recommended amount of time, or until it is cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the fish.
  • Let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Whole roasted red snapper is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and flavorful stuffing, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. By following the tips in this article, you can easily create a restaurant-quality red snapper at home. So next time you're looking for a special dish to make, give whole roasted red snapper a try. You won't be disappointed.

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