Lemon Red Snapper

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the rice, jalapeno, and garlic.

4. 4

   Add the spinach, coconut milk, cumin, salt, pepper, and 3 cups of water, raise the heat to high and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the shredded coconut, cilantro, lime juice, and zest and keep warm.

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 350.

8. 8

   In a small ovenproof saucepan, toss the pine nuts with the lemon zest and toast for about 3 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and lightly colored.

9. 9

   Using a sharp knife, make three 1/2-inch-deep slashes in each side of each snapper fillet.

10. 10

    In a nonreactive baking dish, combine the onion, lemon juice, sherry, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

11. 11

    Add the fish, turn to coat and marinate for 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Pour half of the marinade into a bowl.

13. 13

    Bake the fish for about 15 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through cooking, until opaque.

14. 14

    Transfer to plates and spoon the pan juices on top.

15. 15

    Garnish with the pine nuts and chives and serve with the coconut rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.