Best Leesas Red Snapper Fillets With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

PAN-SEARED RED SNAPPER

Pan-Seared Red Snapper image

This delicious pan-seared red snapper is made with fish seared in butter and oil, and then served with a lemon and caper pan sauce.

Provided by Sarah Trenalone

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

8 ounces red snapper (2 fillets) (Or swap other varieties of snapper (such as yellow))
1 tablespoon flour (Use gluten-free AP flour if needed)
pinch salt, pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon butter, divided
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon capers
small handful fresh herbs (such as fresh rosemary, chives, or oregano)

Steps:

Pat snapper fillets dry. Dust with flour, and shake off any excess. Sprinkle them on both sides with salt and pepper.Prepare a heavy pan with the olive oil and 1 TB butter. Heat on medium-high until butter is melted but not browned, then turn the heat down to medium.
Place the fillets in the pan and cook about 4 minutes. Don't touch the fillets until they're ready to flip.Use a thin metal spatula to test the fish. If you can slide the spatula under the fish without the fish sticking to the pan, it's ready to flip. If the fillets won't release, give them another 30 seconds. They'll release when they've finished cooking.After flipping, divide the remaining 1 TB butter over both fillets.
Cook fish another 3-4 minutes until done. Fish will be golden on both the top and bottom and opaque all the way through when finished cooking.Transfer the fish to plates, leaving the excess butter in the pan. Cover fish to keep warm, or set fish in a 200ºF oven.
Reduce heat to medium. Add the lemon juice and capers, and stir with a wooden spoon. Add half the herbs and stir again. Serve fish hot with pan sauce and remaining herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE

Grilled Snapper with Caper Sauce image

The snapper in this recipe but if you prefer another for another fish, try mahi-mahi. It is a delicious firm, mild fish that won't fall apart on the grill.-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges