Snapper In Garlic And Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Snapper In Garlic And Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz. snapper fillet; flour to coat fish; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 heaping tsp. diced red bell pepper; 1/4 small yellow onion, julienned; 1 oz. corn oil or vegetable oil; 4 oz. fish stock (if not available, use clam juice diluted to one part water, two parts clam juice); 1/2 tsp. tomato paste; salt to taste; fresh lemon juice; pinch of thyme; 1 tsp. finely minced parsley leaves

Servings: persons

7 oz. snapper fillet
flour to coat fish
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 heaping tsp. diced red bell pepper
1/4 small yellow onion, julienned
1 oz. corn oil or vegetable oil
4 oz. fish stock (if not available, use clam juice diluted to one part water, two parts clam juice)
1/2 tsp. tomato paste
salt to taste
fresh lemon juice
pinch of thyme
1 tsp. finely minced parsley leaves

1
Flour fish on both sides.
2
Heat oil in 10-inch skillet.
3
(Do not let the pan get too hot.)
4
Place the fish, skin side down, in the hot oil and let brown.
5
It may be advisable to turn your flame down a bit at this point.
6
Turn the fish over.
7
Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic.
8
Stir them together, being careful not to break fish.
9
Add the fish stock and cover.
10
Raise the flame and bring fish to a boil.
11
Lower to medium until fish is cooked, about 1 minute.
12
Remove fish from the pan and place on warm plate.
13
Add tomato paste, a little cayenne pepper (optional) to the pan.
14
Mix well and bring to a boil.
15
Turn flame off and add parsley, thyme, lemon juice and salt.
16
Pour sauce over fish and serve immediately

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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

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: 7 oz. snapper fillet, flour to coat fish, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 heaping tsp. diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Snapper In Garlic And Red Pepper Sauce falls under the Seafood 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.

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Snapper In Garlic And Red Pepper Sauce

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