Curried Red Snapper Recipe

Name: Curried Red Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 pounds red snapper fillets; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 10 cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

2 pounds red snapper fillets
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
10 cilantro sprigs

1
Cut the red snapper into small pieces and place in a bowl.
2
Season with the salt, black pepper, scallion, and curry powder.
3
Allow the fish to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4
When you are ready to proceed, heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan.
5
Add the fish and saute until it is lightly browned on both sides.
6
Add the peppers, garlic, coconut milk, water, tomatoes, and onions.
7
Cover the fish and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the fish is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
9
Also, add a touch more curry, if necessary, for your taste.
10
Finish with fresh cilantro leaves.
11
Serve this splendid dish with white rice and fried plantains.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds red snapper fillets, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 scallions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Red Snapper falls under the General 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.

Curried Red Snapper

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