Fillet Of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce Recipe

Escape to a tropical paradise with this succulent Fillet of Red Snapper recipe! Tender red snapper fillets are simmered in a rich and creamy coconut sauce infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of tomato. This easy-to-follow recipe, inspired by a classic canned coconut milk recipe, is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 833.2 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
Fillet Of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fillet Of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce

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How to Make Fillet Of Red Snapper With Coconut Sauce

  1. Pat red snapper fillets dry and sprinkle with lime juice. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and chopped celery. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in coconut milk and fish bouillon. Add bay leaves.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Gently stir in halved cherry or grape tomatoes.
  8. Add red snapper fillets, skin-side up, and carefully nestle them into the sauce.
  9. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook!
  10. Carefully transfer the fillets to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
  11. Continue to simmer the sauce until it reaches your desired thickness. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  12. Ladle some sauce over the fillets. Serve the remaining sauce on the side with a generous portion of cooked rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

189g

Carbs

13g