SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE RED SNAPPER

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An easy pan-braised fish dish with traditional Latin American flavors. This is how snapper is served in Colombian restaurants. Serve with boiled potato, boil yuca, rice and beans.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     South American

Time 50m

Yield 1 fish, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs red snapper (whole or fillets)
1 tablespoon salt
2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
fresh oregano, chopped for garnish (handful)
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (handful)

Steps:

  • If using whole snapper (cleaned) cut about 4 slits through skin on each side.
  • Season, inside and out with salt and lemon juice; cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet (large enough to fit the fish) over medium heat and sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth to skillet and stir.
  • Remove fish from refrigerator and rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  • Nestle the fish in the skillet and cover.
  • Let cook 15 minutes, then carefully turn and cook an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to serving platter, spoon veggies on top, pour sauce all around, and sprinkle with oregano and cilantro; enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.3, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 4532.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 100.4

Bethsheba Chipanga
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


David Brandon
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge. The results are delicious.


Jennifer Shorty (beautiful disaster)
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. It's so visually appealing.


Mlsmailmailk Mlsmailmailk
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some cooked salmon and it turned out great in this recipe.


Gary Thompson
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is delicious and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Sandesh Regmi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are delicious.


Abbass Nawaz
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I had some trouble finding red snapper, but I used tilapia instead and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Fuad Bin
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The sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Inaam Madani
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I love the crispy skin on the red snapper. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Kgomotso Podile
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidera Ruth
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


aquino Geraldine
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Qadim Adel
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The red snapper is flaky and moist, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Charleston Emano
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the results are stunning. I highly recommend it.


Kallu Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana umer
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and tangy. I could eat it with a spoon!


James Dudeck
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Taaseen Ansari
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. The red snapper is cooked to perfection and the sauce is a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Izanixelus WildChildInHealing
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This South American-style red snapper recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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