SAUTéED RED SNAPPER WITH RHUBARB SAUCE
Here, the moderately rich snapper, lightly crisped, tasting of butter or olive oil works beautifully with the tart-sweet rhubarb sauce. The rhubarb cooks with no added liquid -- it contains plenty, as you'll see -- and needs almost no preparation other than a quick trim and rinse. If the stalks are very large -- more than an inch wide and a foot long -- use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the strings and cut into 4 or 5 inch pieces. (Never eat the rhubarb leaves; they contain toxic levels of oxalic acid, which gives rhubarb its astringency.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the rhubarb, sugar and saffron in a small saucepan, cover and turn the heat to low. Cook, stirring only occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the rhubarb becomes saucy. Add salt to taste and a little more sugar if necessary. If the mixture is very soupy, continue to cook a little longer to make it thicker.
- When you judge the rhubarb to be nearly done, put a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. A minute later, add the oil and butter. When the butter foam subsides, add the fillets, skin side down. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes, or until the fish is nearly done; turn carefully; and lightly brown the flesh side, seasoning it with salt and pepper as it cooks. Transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve the fish napped with a bit of the sauce and garnished, if you like, with the herb.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 371, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kirungi Christopher
kirungi0@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mureed Khan
m_khan22@hotmail.comI love the combination of red snapper and rhubarb. The fish is so delicate and the rhubarb sauce adds a nice tartness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tajni Gamer
g_tajni48@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.
Abidemi Badmus
badmus_abidemi41@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and steamed vegetables.
Owen James
o.james@gmail.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover rhubarb. The sauce is easy to make and the fish cooks quickly. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus.
Naim Hossain
h@hotmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my fish turned out dry and overcooked. The rhubarb sauce was also too tart. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
md shaidull islam
i@hotmail.co.ukThis was my first time cooking red snapper, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the rhubarb sauce was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bisesh Limbu
blimbu@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce is the perfect accompaniment.
Mujahid Baloch
baloch.mujahid@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more salt and pepper, or maybe some herbs or spices. The rhubarb sauce was also a bit too tart.
Haley Parson
h.parson@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of rhubarb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Vishal Aukhey
v_a51@hotmail.co.ukI tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The rhubarb sauce was a bit tart for my taste, but I added a little bit of honey and it was perfect. The fish was flaky and cooked through perfectly.
Nour Stars
s-n49@gmail.comThis sautéed red snapper with rhubarb sauce was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rhubarb sauce added a unique and tangy flavor that complemented the fish beautifully. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking