FRIED SNAPPER WITH CREOLE SAUCE
Best enjoyed using local snapper, this bright dish represents the protein part of fish and fungi, a classic duo on dinner tables in the Virgin Islands. The fish is topped with plenty of thyme-laced, tomato-based Creole sauce and is typically served over a bed of fungi, the classic Virgin Islands side dish of buttery cooked cornmeal with sliced, boiled okra. Michael Anthony Watson and Judy Watson, husband-and-wife owners of Petite Pump Room in St. Thomas, traditionally use whole fried snapper for this recipe, but you can use fish fillets. For authenticity, serve them with plenty of hot sauce on the side for a little extra heat.
Provided by Korsha Wilson
Categories dinner, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium until shimmering. Add the onions, red and green bell peppers and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and just starting to brown, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, thyme and 1 3/4 cups water; bring to a boil over high.
- Stir in the white vinegar and seasoning salt, reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, prepare the fish: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium. On a large plate, mix the flour and seasoning salt with a fork.
- Pat the snapper fillets dry using paper towels, and season 2 fillets with salt and pepper before dipping them into the flour mixture until coated on both sides.
- Once the oil is shimmering, gently lay the floured fillets in the hot oil, skin-side down, and cook until skin is crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a fish spatula, carefully flip fillets and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until cooked through.
- Transfer the fish to a large paper-towel-lined plate. Cover loosely with foil and repeat with the remaining fillets.
- Divide fish among plates, skin side up, and top with the Creole sauce. Serve immediately, passing hot sauce at the table.
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Frank Marquez
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
jasmine bolton
[email protected]This fried snapper with Creole sauce is a must-try! The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Madina Juma
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh snapper. The fish is cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Erika Marie
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Md Soref
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family. The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The Creole sauce was the perfect complement to the fish.
Janet Johnson
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sabita Singh
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Devin Philips
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Fapor Buzz
[email protected]This fried snapper with Creole sauce is a must-try! The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Malik shoaib Malik shoaib
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Renu Ara Begum
[email protected]I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce is so flavorful. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Ram zan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The Creole sauce was the perfect complement to the fish.
Jacoline Mentoor
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this fried snapper with Creole sauce was amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Binoj Karki
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to enjoy fresh snapper. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Chris Guzman
[email protected]The Creole sauce really made this dish. It was so flavorful and complemented the fish perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Brandy Lutz
[email protected]I've tried many fried snapper recipes, but this one with Creole sauce is by far the best. It's a keeper!
Naseer G G naseer
[email protected]This fried snapper with Creole sauce was an absolute delight! The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The fish was cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a moist and flaky interior.