Red Snapper in Cilantro Recipe

Name: Red Snapper in Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs other white fish fillets; 4 tablespoons limes or 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup fresh breadcrumb; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 tablespoons cilantro leaves, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated limes or 1 teaspoon lemon peel; fresh ground pepper; warmed tortilla

Servings: persons

2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs other white fish fillets
4 tablespoons limes or 4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup fresh breadcrumb
1 garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons cilantro leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon grated limes or 1 teaspoon lemon peel
fresh ground pepper
warmed tortilla

1
Rinse the fish under running cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Rub the fish with half of the lime or lemon juice and 1 teaspoons or the salt and place the fish skin-side down, in a lightly oiled heavy skillet.
3
Add sufficient cold water to cover the fish and the simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes, turning twice during the cooking time.
4
In another skillet, heat half of the olive oil and add the breadcrumbs, garlic, remaining salt and 4 tbls.
5
of the cilantro.
6
Cook over a low heat stirring constantly until the crumbs are golden brown.
7
Spread over the fish and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
8
Blend the remaining lime or lemon juice and oil together and pour over the fish.
9
Cook for 2-3 minutes
10
Combine the remaining cilantro with the grated lime or lemon peel and sprinkle over the fish.
11
Season with black pepper and serve with hot warm tortillas.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs other white fish fillets, 4 tablespoons limes or 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Red Snapper in Cilantro 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.

Red Snapper in Cilantro

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