Best South American Style Red Snapper Recipes

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SOUTH AMERICAN STYLE RED SNAPPER



South American Style Red Snapper image

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

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



Pan Seared Red Snapper image

This is great for a gourmet taste on a tight schedule. Also, my husband, who isn't a fish fan, requests this recipe! Drizzle sauce over fish, and serve with vegetables.

Provided by OCTOBERK8

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

CRUMB-COATED RED SNAPPER



Crumb-Coated Red Snapper image

I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with my simple but delicious entree that's done in mere minutes. It's one of the best red snapper recipes I've found. -Charlotte Elliott, Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, lemon pepper and salt; add fillets, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook fillets in oil, in batches, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

30 BEST WAYS TO COOK SNAPPER



30 Best Ways to Cook Snapper image

Try these snapper recipes for an easy fish dinner any night of the week! From baked to grilled to fried, there are plenty of tasty ways to prepare snapper.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 Baked Red Snapper
2 Lemon Red Snapper with Herb Butter
Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper
Pan-Seared Red Snapper
Grilled Lemon Garlic Red Snapper
Cajun Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Avocado Chutney
Roasted Red Snapper Italian Style
Oven-Baked Whole Yellowtail Snapper
Pan-Fried Yellowtail Snapper
Caribbean Grilled Snapper with Garlic Aioli
Blacked Seared Yellowtail Snapper With Sauteed Vegetables
Crispy Skinned Florida Yellowtail Snapper
Snapper Fish Tacos
Mangrove Snapper Chowder
Red Snapper en Papillote
Foil-Wrapped Oven-Baked Red Snapper
Fire-Roasted Snapper Wrapped in Green Corn Husks
Red Snapper Open-Faced Sandwiches
Blackened Red Snapper with Fresh Salsa
Spaghetti with Snapper, Oregano, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Snapper Piccata
Fried Red Snapper Bites
Dominican Fried Red Snapper
Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks
Mediterranean-Style Red Snapper
Jamaican Steamed Fish
Broiled Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter
Red Snapper Cakes with Avocado Tomatillo Sauce
Snapper Ceviche
Snapper in Dark Ale Butter

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC, LIME, AND CILANTRO



Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro image

A delicious and easy red snapper dish, with the flavors of the summer. You can substitute almost any firm-fleshed fish, but snapper is my favorite!

Provided by mslisa

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
2 pounds skin-on red snapper fillets
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch ground red chile pepper, or to taste
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Place red snapper skin-side down in the baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with garlic, garlic salt, and red pepper. Spread cilantro evenly over the fish; squeeze lime evenly on top.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt butter and pour evenly over the fish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve with juices spooned over the fish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GULF COAST RED SNAPPER



Gulf Coast Red Snapper image

Fish marinated in a garlic, lemon sauce topped with tomatoes. Don't bother measuring; you can eyeball this one. Wonderful!

Provided by Shaz

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
5 tablespoons bacon grease
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds red snapper fillets
2 cups stewed tomatoes
2 onions, chopped
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine bacon fat, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, brown sugar, and thyme together in a bowl. Spread a small amount of the bacon fat mixture in bottom of baking dish. Lay snapper fillets into baking dish; cover with remaining bacon fat mixture. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Remove plastic wrap from baking dish; add tomatoes, onions, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 40 to 60 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 286.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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