Caribbean Red Snapper Recipe

Name: Caribbean Red Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pound red snapper, whole fish; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 each limes; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 cup rice; 1 cup shrimp chopped; 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, including tops; 1/2 cup celery thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ginger root grated; 2 slices bacon; 1/4 cup white wine dry

Servings: persons

5 pound red snapper, whole fish
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 each limes
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup rice
1 cup shrimp chopped
1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions chopped, including tops
1/2 cup celery thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ginger root grated
2 slices bacon
1/4 cup white wine dry

1
Season red snapper with salt and pepper, inside and out.
2
Rub with the lime.
3
Sprinkle evenly with the flour.
4
Combine rice, shrimp, onion, celery and ginger root.
5
Spoon into fish.
6
Skewer or sew opening.
7
Lay fish in a heavily buttered baking pan.
8
Score the top of the fish in an attractive design to prevent the fish from buckling.
9
Lay bacon slices over the top.
10
Bake at 350F (180C) for 45 minutes or until fish flakes.
11
Transfer fish to a warm platter.
12
Deglaze baking pan with white dry wine.
13
Pour liquid over fish.

366

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pound red snapper, whole fish, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 each limes, 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Red Snapper 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.

Caribbean Red Snapper

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