Roasted Cumin-Rubbed Snapper Recipe

Name: Roasted Cumin-Rubbed Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted whole cumin seed, ground or smashed with a mortar and pestle (can substitute pre-ground cumin); 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; Dash ground or smashed coriander; Dash salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 lb fresh snapper; 1 1/2 cups pineapple (can sub one mango or mix the two); 1 fresh pepper such as jalapeno or serrano, minced* (remove the seeds to cut back on the heat); 1 small shallot, minced; 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped; 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 tablespoon toasted ground cumin (or pre-ground cumin); 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes; Drizzle extra virgin olive oil; Pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon toasted whole cumin seed, ground or smashed with a mortar and pestle (can substitute pre-ground cumin)
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Dash ground or smashed coriander
Dash salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lb fresh snapper
1 1/2 cups pineapple (can sub one mango or mix the two)
1 fresh pepper such as jalapeno or serrano, minced* (remove the seeds to cut back on the heat)
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tablespoon toasted ground cumin (or pre-ground cumin)
1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
Pinch salt

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Ingredients
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The Process
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Pre heat oven to 450 degrees.
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Mix dry spices and olive oil together and rub onto fish.
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Place fish on foil-lined baking sheet
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Roast for approximately eight minutes (depending on oven and thickness of fish).
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The Process
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Toss pineapple with pepper, shallot, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and avocado.
9
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to moisten and add salt to taste.
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Serve over the fish or on the side.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon toasted whole cumin seed, ground or smashed with a mortar and pestle (can substitute pre-ground cumin), 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, Dash ground or smashed coriander, and more.

Yes, Roasted Cumin-Rubbed 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.

Roasted Cumin-Rubbed Snapper

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