SALT-BAKED RED SNAPPER

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Fish crusted with salt is an old Mediterranean trick. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the salt crust can be used on other whole small firm white fish.

Provided by KCMN

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned, not scaled
3 pounds kosher salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix salt and flour together in a bowl; mix water in gradually until a thick paste forms.
  • Spread 1/3 of the salt mixture onto prepared baking sheet to form 1/2-inch thick bottom crust. Place snapper onto bottom crust; cover fully with remaining salt mixture to form 1/2-inch thick top crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Crack crust with a fork; remove crust and skin from snapper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 84.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 51.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 132119.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Nhlalenhle Mabhiza
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Nafe Agha
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I've tried many salt-baked fish recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.


Entertainment Khabar
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly good. The salt crust really enhanced the flavor of the fish.


Kemi Owoyele
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This is my go-to recipe for red snapper. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mary Lilly
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The fish was cooked perfectly.


Avuyisiwe Mytee
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are always impressive.


Austen Jeffrey
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The fish was a bit dry, but the sauce helped to compensate.


Jack Bailey
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the crispy skin and flaky fish.


Laite Muloilagi
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Amazing recipe! The fish was so tender and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Maureen Chisulo
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the dish turned out great in the end.


Shabahzkhan Shabahzkhan
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The salt crust was a bit too thick for my taste, but the fish itself was delicious.


Busi usai
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Followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out beautifully. Will definitely be making it again!


Nicholas Clark
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Never thought I'd enjoy fish this much. My family loved it!


Sampson Young
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This salt-baked red snapper was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, with a crispy skin that added a wonderful texture.