Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Name: Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 small shallots (thinly sliced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro stems; 1 tablespoon asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons whole Thai basil or 2 tablespoons regular basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil; 2 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets, with skin; 2 scallions; 1 -2 fresh red chile

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1/2 cup cold water
2 small shallots (thinly sliced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro stems
1 tablespoon asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons whole Thai basil or 2 tablespoons regular basil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets, with skin
2 scallions
1 -2 fresh red chile

1
In a small bowl combine water and tamarind and let stand for 10 minutes.
2
Strain this using a strainer and squeeze the tamarind gently to remove as much juice as possible.
3
To this tamarind water add the shallots, garlic cilantro stems, fish sauce, sugar and salt.
4
Simmer this sauce stirring occasionally until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Keep warm.
5
Preheat broiler.
6
Lightly brush a small rack of a broiler pan with oil and arrange the snapper fillets skin side down.
7
Season fillets with salt and broil 4 to f inches from the heat until just cooked through (about 7-8 minutes).
8
While fish is broiling, thinly slice the scallions and chillies.
9
Stir the whole basil leaves into sauce just before serving.
10
Serve the fish with sauce over it and garnish with scallions and chillies and basil leaves.

127

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp, 1/2 cup cold water, 2 small shallots (thinly sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), and more.

Yes, Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broiled Red Snapper With Tamarind Sauce

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