SNAPPER FILLETS PROVENCAL STYLE

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Snapper Fillets Provencal Style image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 cup finely chopped leeks
2 cups peeled and chopped fresh plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fennel
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fish broth or bottled clam juice
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco
4 snapper fillets with skin on (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons Ricard or anise-flavored liquor
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saucepan and add the garlic, leeks, tomatoes, fennel and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium heat about 3 minutes. Add the wine, broth, bay leaf, thyme and Tabasco. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet add the remaining tablespoon of oil, arrange the fillets of fish in one layer. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the leek-tomato mixture evenly over the fish fillets. Sprinkle the Ricard, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes or until cooked. Sprinkle with basil and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 943 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ismai khan
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This is the best snapper recipe I've ever tried. The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine.


jenna okash
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Mya Lanes
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Majid Shah
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish. The snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Abidemi Tinubu
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the presentation is beautiful.


Omar Faruk
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I've made this dish with different types of fish and it's always good. The sauce is versatile and can be used with any type of fish.


Sibaway Abdulrauf
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is delicate and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Landon Fredrick
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This is my go-to recipe for snapper. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Oluwasegun Emmanuel Ojo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.


I Lama
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The snapper was delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Aryana
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fish was moist and flaky, and the sauce was light and flavorful.


Roshan Karki
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This Provencal-style snapper was a hit at our dinner party. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic.