Best Baked Snapper Tropical Salsa Recipes

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GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Grilled Red Snapper with Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups tropical fruit salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish and reserve. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.

OVEN-ROASTED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO AND CAPER SALSA



Oven-Roasted Snapper with Tomato and Caper Salsa image

Topped with a warm, fresh salsa made with tomatoes, capers, red onion and parsley, these simple oven-roasted snapper fillets make a deliciously easy and healthful entree.

Provided by Lynne Webb

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb red snapper fillets (or other mild white fish of your choice)
Juice of 1 lemon (divided)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
3 plum tomatoes (seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons capers (well drained)
Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F, line a shallow baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place the snapper, skin side down on the prepared pan. Drizzle with about 1-1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil along with the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook just until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley and remaining lemon juice and set aside.
  • Roast the fish for 8 to 12 minutes (depending on thickness), until opaque in the center, but still moist. Do not overcook.
  • To serve, transfer the fish to a platter and garnish with sprigs of parsley and lemon wedges.

KEVIN NURSE'S JERK RED SNAPPER AND ISLAND SALSA



Kevin Nurse's Jerk Red Snapper and Island Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 ounces ground allspice
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
2 ounces freshly ground coriander
2 ounces freshly ground grains of paradise
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cloves garlic
6 scallions
4 habanero peppers
4 ounces lime juice
Sea salt
Dash soy sauce
Canola oil, as needed
1 red snapper, about 2 to 3 pounds
4 zucchini (2 green and 2 yellow), sliced lengthwise
2 red bell peppers
Island Salsa, recipe follows
4 ounces mango, chopped
4 ounces pineapple, chopped
1 star fruit, chopped
2 ounces red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill.
  • Put all the spices, garlic, scallions, peppers, lime juice, salt, to taste, and a dash of soy sauce in a blender. Combine ingredients with oil to make a paste. Score the fish, and then rub the marinade into the fish. Place in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove the snapper from the bag and place on a greased grill, cooking each side for 7 minutes without flipping.
  • While the fish is cooking, brush the zucchini with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Put zucchini slices and whole bell peppers on grill, cooking until the zucchini is tender and red pepper blackened. Set zucchini aside and let the red pepper steam in a covered bowl for a few minutes before removing the skins. Serve vegetables with the whole fish, garnished with Island Salsa.
  • Combine the chopped the fruit and onion in a bowl. Stir in the red wine vinegar and cilantro. Then add salt and pepper, to taste. The salsa will be served on the side to cool off the spice of the fish.

BAKED SNAPPER WITH PEACH-MANGO SALSA



BAKED SNAPPER WITH PEACH-MANGO SALSA image

Categories     Fish     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lb snapper fillets
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
16 oz salsa
1 cup fresh mango, diced
1 tbl cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400-season fish with s&p place on baking sheet top with salsa, bake 12-14 minutes top with the fresh fruit, sprinkle on cilantro

CRISPY SNAPPER TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND TROPICAL-FRUIT SALSA



Crispy Snapper Tacos with Avocado and Tropical-Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Lisa Ahier

Categories     Fish     Sauté     Dinner     Winter     Party     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 tacos, serving 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups plus 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
12 taco shells
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 skinless, boneless red snapper fillets (2 lb), cut into 1-inch pieces
6 scallions, chopped
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
3 cups arugula or watercress, torn into bite-size pieces
3 cups avocado and tropical-fruit salsa

Steps:

  • Heat 6 cups oil in a deep large saucepan over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F, then fry taco shells, 2 at a time, turning occasionally, until a shade darker, about 1 minute. Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
  • Whisk together lime juice, 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste for dressing.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté scallions, stirring, 1 minute. Add fish and sauté, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and gently toss fish with chipotles.
  • Toss arugula with dressing and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill taco shells with arugula, fish mixture, and salsa.

RED SNAPPER WITH MANGO SALSA



Red Snapper With Mango Salsa image

A different, wonderful flavor for a firm, white fish. You can use red snapper, grouper or trigger fish. The mango salsa is excellent with chicken as well.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb fresh red snapper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium red sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 hot green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut fish into 4 serving size portions. Measure the thickness of the fish. Brush with a mixture of 1 tbsp lime juice and water.
  • In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice and pepper. Rub onto fish.
  • Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees until fish flakes easitly when tested with a fork. Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
  • To serve, brush fish with pan juices and serve with mango salsa and garnish with lime slices.
  • Mango Salsa:.
  • Combine mango, 1 red bell pepper, green onions, hot chili pepper, olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, vinegar, lime peel, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14, Protein 24.9

ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH CHERRY TOMATO SALSA



Roasted Red Snapper with Cherry Tomato Salsa image

Categories     Fish     Herb     Tomato     Roast     Quick & Easy     Snapper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño chili with seeds
1 teaspoon honey
4 3- to 4-ounce red snapper fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk oil, 1 tablespoon basil and lime juice in medium bowl to blend. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing to small bowl and reserve for fish. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon basil, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and honey into dressing in medium bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly brush small baking sheet with oil. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Arrange fish on prepared sheet; brush with reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing. Roast fish until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Transfer fish to 2 plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

SNAPPER WITH BELL PEPPER SALSA



Snapper With Bell Pepper Salsa image

While this salsa is a natural pair with firm fish such as snapper, it works equally well with chicken or pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, chopped
1 small ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
1 jalapeno pepper (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), minced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 lime), plus lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 skin-on red snapper fillets (about 5 ounces each)

Steps:

  • To make the salsa, combine bell pepper, avocado, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, parsley, and 1 teaspoon oil in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Place snapper, skin side down, in skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until skin is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Divide salsa evenly among 4 serving plates; top with snapper, skin side down. Garnish with lime wedges.

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