Since then, I’ve prepared most of my fish filleted and deboned, except for medium to small “Caribbean fish” My goal is to create a more authentic Caribbean experience.Īlthough my husband has joined me on the whole snapper-whole fish bandwagon, he’s often very cautious whenever I prepare cooliw or snapper. I was introduced to filleted fish when I moved to Canada. And yes, the head was the most coveted part. Folks would buy the entire fish and maximize every bit of it. Growing up, when the fishermen in my village would bring in the day’s catch, no one in the group promoted a fillet version of snapper. As a typical Dominican, I like to cook the whole snapper, including the tail and head-where all the yummy stuff lives. I’ve often enjoyed it at restaurants or events however, I haven’t made it myself. True confession: I love snapper, but I’ve never prepared snapper fillet. Classic seasonings for white fish that have stood the test of time include lemon pepper and Old Bay seasoning.Delicious red snapper fillet recipe Jump to Recipe Like it spicy? Add a jerk seasoning blend or go for a smoky chipotle spice. Really though, white fish is mild enough that many, many different spice blends work well with it and personal preferences easy to accommodate. It was wonderful having these fresh herbs at my fingertips. One of my favorites combines herbs that work well with seafood. ![]() I like to grow culinary herb garden themes in containers on my deck. Read the ingredients on any herbal or spice blends you purchase, as they often add salt. Tip: Don’t overpower the fish with too much salt. Here are a few popular herbs that really enhance white fish: Other popular fish sauces include thin sauces of butter and herbs. The recipe below is for a sour cream and dill sauce which is thick enough to use as a coating at the end of cooking. Best Sauces for White FishĪny sauce with dill is a classic on fish. We are pretty hardy eaters, so I allow 6 ounces per person (assuming there is also side dishes). You will need 1/4 to 1/3 pound per serving size. Buy snapper with metallic pink skin and firm flesh. Pick out red snapper fillets with the skin on, since it becomes deliciously crispy when you sauté them. This recipe from was one of the best ones I found on laying out the directions. There are a number of ways to cook with a bamboo steamer. Some people line the baskets with cabbage leaves or parchment paper. in single layers of each basket, with the fish on the top layer and cook the contents of the steamer over boiling water until tender. ![]() ![]() This means less dishes and pots to wash, and it gives you an extremely fresh tasting dinner.īasically you bring 3-4 inches of water to a boil in a pot large enough to fit your steamer, making sure that there is enough room for some airspace between the water and the bottom level of the steamer. One of the best things about cooking in the bamboo steamer is you can layer your dinner ingredients and cook the fish and vegetables all at the same time. It does require specific equipment (the bamboo steamer) but once you have the steamer it is quite easy. If so, you’re good to goĬooking fish in a bamboo steamer is similar to poaching in that it lets you add flavor and complexity without adding oil. When in doubt, cut into a cooking fillet and see if it is opaque and flakes easily. After a while you’ll be able to test the doneness by feeling how firm it is. If you are not very experienced with cooking fish, it is best to use a digital thermometer and cook the first side to 115 degrees F., flip and cook to 120 degrees F and remove from pan and rest it. Flip, cover with the sour cream dill sauce and cook until no longer translucent and it flakes easily (2-3 more minutes). Press down on the fish a little to prevent curling and cook about 5 minutes (depending on thickness of filet). Just bring the oil up to medium high heat and place the snapper in the skillet skin-side down. ![]() My favorite way to cook red snapper is to sauté it in a mix of butter and olive oil. Here are the most popular methods for cooking red snapper: Sautéing or Pan Frying Red snapper and most other white fish lends itself to a wide range of cooking methods. Red snapper fillet covered with a sour cream dill sauce Best Methods for Cooking Red Snapper
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