Snapper Stew Recipes

RED SNAPPER STEW

Steps:

• Cook onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in broth, carrots, rice, lemon juice, salt, dill, thyme, and pepper.
• Heat to boiling then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice in tender, about 20 minutes.
• If using them, add sprouts here.
• Heat again until boiling, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Stir in fish and mushrooms.
• Simmer 5-8 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CARIBBEAN STEWED FISH

Steps:

• Rinse fish; carefully, drain, and pat dry with paper towels or a clean towel rub with lemon or lime.
• Place fish in a large bowl or saucepan then season with salt, garlic, ginger, thyme, white pepper and green seasoning.
• Mix fish with a spoon or with hands until they are well coated, set aside in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight
• When ready to cook remove fish fridge, lightly shake off any marinate sticking out.
• In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 2-3 minutes on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 3 or more tablespoons of oil, if using the same pan or heat oil in the medium saucepan.
• Then add onion, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, green seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, sauté until onions are tender, about 2 minutes or more. Stir frequently to avoid any burns
• Add tomatoes continue stirring and let it simmer for about 5 minutes or more with about ½ cup stock or water or more as needed.
• Finally add bell pepper, green onions followed by fish one at time and more stock about ½ cup stock or water. Simmer for about 5 minutes or more. Adjust for seasonings and thickness of stew with stock or oil.
• Remove and serve with rice or fried plantains or any side dish

CAYMAN-STYLE SNAPPER STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large flameproof baking dish over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook until beginning to color, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Arrange fish over garlic and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Top with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
• Drizzle lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons oil over, cover with foil and bake until fish is opaque, about 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately with rice.

SNAPPER STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat 1 tblsp oil in large, ovenproof baking dish over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook just until garlic begins to colour, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Arrange fish over garlic.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Top with tomatoes, onion and bell peppers.
• Sprinkle lightly again with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle lime juice and remaining 2 tblsps oil over.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake until fish is opaque, about 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately with rice.

RED SNAPPER STEW WITH AIOLI

Steps:

• To make the aoli, combine the egg, yolk, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a blender. With the motor running, very slowly pour in the oils. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To make the soup, heat the oil in a large kettle set over medium heat and add the shallot, carrots and fennel. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables just begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the stock, wine, piece of zest, thyme sprigs and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer an additional 2 minutes.
• Remove the thyme sprigs, zest and bay leaf and add the snapper. Simmer 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer another 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer the soup to a large serving bowl, garnish with the grated zest, thyme leaves and 1/2 cup of the reserved chopped green fennel fronds. Serve immediately with aoli and toasted French bread on the side.