Snapper With Sour Cream Stuffing Recipe

Name: Snapper With Sour Cream Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup celery; 12 onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine); 4 cups dry breadcrumbs; ½ cup low-fat sour cream; ¼ cup lemon, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons lemon rind; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 -4 lbs red snapper fillets; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons butter, melted (or use vegetable oil)

Servings: persons

¾ cup celery
12 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine)
4 cups dry breadcrumbs
½ cup low-fat sour cream
¼ cup lemon, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons lemon rind
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
3 -4 lbs red snapper fillets
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted (or use vegetable oil)

1
For stuffing: Saute celery and onion in butter.
2
Combine all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly; set aside.
3
Preheat oven to 350F.
4
Cut a pocket in each fillet in order to stuff.
5
Sprinkle fish inside and out with salt.
6
Stuff fish loosely with stuffing.
7
Close opening with skewers or wooden picks.
8
Place dish on greased baking pan.
9
Brush with butter.
10
Bake 40 to 60 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
11
Baste while cooking.

701

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup celery, 12 onion, chopped, 4 tablespoons butter, softened (or margarine), 4 cups dry breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Snapper With Sour Cream Stuffing 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!

Snapper With Sour Cream Stuffing

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Variations & substitutions

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