Red Snapper Curaçao Style Recipe

Name: Red Snapper Curaçao Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fillet red snapper; 1/2 cup lime juice; 2 -3 scallions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 -4 tablespoons butter; flour; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 large tomatoes or 6 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs fillet red snapper
1/2 cup lime juice
2 -3 scallions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 -4 tablespoons butter
flour
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large tomatoes or 6 plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
salt
pepper

1
Prepare for frying the red snapper.
2
Make a marinade with the lime juice, scallions, clove of garlic and salt and pepper.
3
Rub the fish with the marinade and set it aside for at least one hour.
4
Melt in a heavy skillet the butter.
5
Cut the fillets in serving pieces and coat them with flour.
6
When the skillet is very hot, fry the fish quickly until it is nicely browned and crisp.
7
Place in a baking dish and keep it warm in the oven.
8
IN the fish drippings saute until the onion is transparent the onion, green pepper and cloves of garlic.
9
Add and simmer about twenty minutes the tomatoes and add the salt and pepper.
10
The Creole sauce should be rich and thick.
11
Just before serving place the red snapper pieces in the sauce and heat them thoroughly.
12
To make carrot rice, saute lightly in butter one minced onion and a grated carrot. Stir them into simmering rice when the water is almost absorbed.
13
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684

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fillet red snapper, 1/2 cup lime juice, 2 -3 scallions, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper Curaçao Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Red Snapper Curaçao Style

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Variations & substitutions

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