Fillet of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Fillet of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce - A tropical and flavorful seafood dish
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large red snapper fillets
1 lime , juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic , minced
1 medium white onion , sliced julienne style
1 stalk celery , sliced julienne style
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans coconut milk
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes , seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
3g
Fat
31g
This Fillet of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce is a delicious and healthy seafood dish that brings a touch of the tropics to your dinner table. The red snapper fillets are seasoned with lime juice and coconut sauce, which gives them a unique, tangy flavor. The dish is then baked in the oven, so you don't have to worry about over-cooking or sticking to the pan. This dish is perfect for anyone who wants to try something different but still eat healthy and delicious food.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.Rinse and pat dry the red snapper fillets, then sprinkle with lime juice and salt.
3.Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, white onion, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
4.Add in the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the coconut milk, chicken bouillon cube, and bay leaves. Mix until the cube has dissolved.
5.Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
6.Add tomato and red snapper fillets to the skillet. Spoon some of the coconut sauce over the fish.
7.Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.

PROS

The combination of coconut and lime give this dish a tropical and unique flavor.

The use of an oven-safe skillet makes for an easy cleanup.

CONS

Cooking seafood can be intimidating for some people and over-cooked fish can taste dry and unappetizing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Red snapper is a lean source of protein and low in calories. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for healthy brain function.
The coconut milk in this recipe is high in healthy fats and is a good source of iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Lime juice is high in vitamin C, which is important for maintaining a healthy immune system.

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