Spicy Red Snapper Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; fresh ground pepper; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/8 teaspoon favorite hot pepper sauce; prepared cooked rice (, to serve on the side)

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh ground pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon favorite hot pepper sauce
prepared cooked rice (, to serve on the side)

1
Preheat oven to 350'F.
2
Sprinkle the fillets with lemon juice.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over med-low heat.
4
Stir in the bell peppers and onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the fillets and cook 1 minute per side.
6
Leaving fillets in the skillet, add the wine, parsley, basil, cayenne and pepper.
7
Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
8
Transfer to an ovenproof glass baking dish.
9
Spoon tomatoes over the fish.
10
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and hot pepper sauce.
11
Bake in oven until fish is opaque, about 8 minutes.
12
Serve immediately with rice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets, 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red 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.

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Spicy Red Snapper

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