Yucatan Style Snapper Recipe

Name: Yucatan Style Snapper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs red snapper, dressed, head on; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2/3 cup green olives, sliced; 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed or 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 1/2 - 4 lbs red snapper, dressed, head on
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup green olives, sliced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F Over medium heat saute garlic and onion in olive oil until onion turns clear.
2
Stir in olives, red pepper, cilantro and annato or paprika and cook stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes.
3
Add orange juice, lime juice and seasonings. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Place fish on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to envelop fish. Pour sauce over fish and wrap bringing longer sides of foil over fish and folding edges down loosely and crimping to seal.
5
Place on cookie sheet and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
6
Note: Annato seed may be purchased in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store or at a Hispanic grocer. If unavailable, they may be omitted. The sauce will be less intense in color but the flavor will not be altered much.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 1/2 - 4 lbs red snapper, dressed, head on, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yucatan Style 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.

Yucatan Style Snapper

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