Seared Snapper Fillets With Lime Pickle Sauce

Name: Seared Snapper Fillets With Lime Pickle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: flat leaf parsley; 4 anchovy fillets; 1 teaspoon capers packed in salt, rinsed; 10 mint leaves; 2 tablespoons indian lime pickle; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 100 g fine semolina (Cream of Wheat); 4 red snapper fillets; 40 g butter; boiled new potato, to serve; green salad, to serve

Servings: persons

1
Combine the parsley, anchovies, capers, mint, lime pickle and 4 tbsp of olive oil in a food processor, until a thick sauce is formed.
2
Spoon into a serving bowl and set to one side.
3
Put the semolina into a shallow bowl and season with sea salt and pepper.
4
Rinse the snapper fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
5
Dip each fillet in the seasoned semolina and gently press to coat well on both sides.
6
Heat the butter and remaining oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the snapper fillets for 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly golden.
7
Put them on a baking tray lined with tin foil and bake for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
8
Serve with the lime pickle sauce, and boiled new potatoes and a green salad.

273

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Carbs

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* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: flat leaf parsley, 4 anchovy fillets, 1 teaspoon capers packed in salt, rinsed, 10 mint leaves, and more.

Yes, Seared Snapper Fillets With Lime Pickle Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!