Zippy Tomato Topped Snapper Recipes

30 BEST WAYS TO COOK SNAPPER

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• Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS - TOMATO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Coat the Red Snapper on both sides with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place the fish in a 9-inch glass pie dish.
• Mix remaining oil, tomatoes w/green chilies, tangerine pieces, green onions and cilantro in a small bowl.
• Season topping to taste with salt and pepper, and fish herbs.
• Spoon the topping over the Red Snapper.
• Bake until Snapper is just opaque in center, about 15-20 minutes.
• Can be cooked through if preferred.
• Sprinkle almonds on top of each serving.

OVEN ROASTED RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the tomatoes, basil, onions, and olives in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Season both sides of the fillets with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and Essence. Arrange the fish on the baking sheet, followed by the tomato mixture and then the lemon slices. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each fillet.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the snapper is cooked through. To serve, place a portion of Rice Pilaf on an entree plate. Use a spatula to remove the fish, along with the tomatoes, onions and lemons from the baking sheet and place over the Rice Pilaf. Drizzle with tomato water, if desired, and garnish each fillet with a chiffonade of fresh basil.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a large ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until opaque and nutty in aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and salt, stir well, and bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the rice from the oven and let stand, undisturbed, for 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Add just enough olive oil for flavor and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

CRUMB-COATED RED SNAPPER

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, lemon pepper and salt; add fillets, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook fillets in oil, in batches, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.

RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO-CITRUS TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F. Rub red snapper fillets on both sides with some of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place snapper in 9-inch glass pie dish. Mix remaining oil, tomatoes, tangerine pieces, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño in small bowl. Season topping to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon topping over snapper. Bake until snapper is just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.

RED SNAPPER FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and tomato; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in the wine, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-11 minutes or until sauce is thickened. , Place fish in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

SNAPPER WITH ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast until the tomatoes get juicy, about 15 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl and toss with the basil.
• Dry the fish very well all over. To keep the fish from curling in the pan, lightly slash a cross-hatch pattern into the skin of the fish with a sharp knife. Brush the rounded flesh side of the fish with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fish, seasoned side down, in the oil, and cook undisturbed over high heat, until the fish turns both opaque along the edges and golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Lightly salt the skin side of the fish. Flip the snapper and turn off the heat and let the fish cook in the residual heat of the pan until the fillets are firm but still juicy, about 1 minute more.
• Divide the fish among 4 plates. Top with the tomatoes and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE RED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Combine the lemon pepper, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne; rub over fillets. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook fillets in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the red pepper and onions in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Serve with snapper. Sprinkle with olives and chives.

SHRIMP-TOPPED RED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Place the fillets in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute the mushrooms and garlic in butter until tender. Add shrimp; cook for 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Spoon over fish. Sprinkle with onion.

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.