PESCADO FRITO (FRIED RED SNAPPER)
Fishing is an extraordinarily complex issue in Puerto Rico. Much of the seafood eaten doesn't come from the island's own waters, in part because of arcane legislation that controls fishing rights. And yet, whole deep-fried fish is a staple on the island, particularly along the west and southwest coast. There, you'll find red snapper, simply marinated in adobo, fried and served with tostones, avocado salad and white rice. It is, in my opinion, the absolute best way to enjoy a whole fish. The frying turns the head and the tail into a crunchy fish chicharrón, and the skin and flesh cook evenly, keeping the flesh moist and the skin crisp. While bones are often a concern for those uncomfortable eating whole fish, there's a simple solution: Eat it with your hands. Your fingers will do a much better job of finding bones than your fork will, and the experience is more visceral, and delicious.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories dinner, quick, seafood, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare the adobo: Combine all the adobo ingredients and grind them together in a large pilón or mortar and pestle, or simply mix them together in a small bowl.
- Prepare the fish: Make three shallow crosswise cuts on both sides of the surface of the fish skin, then place it in a deep container with a lid or a large resealable bag. Pour adobo over, rubbing it into the skin, head and cavity. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or 2 to 3 hours in the fridge. If marinating longer, let the fish come to room temperature 30 minutes before frying.
- In a wide, heavy-bottomed pot large enough to submerge your fish, pour in enough oil to reach a depth of at least 2 inches. Heat over high until oil is simmering and reaches 350 degrees on a candy thermometer.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set aside.
- Once the oil comes to temperature, pick the marinated fish up by the tail, shake off excess marinade, and lower it head-first into simmering oil. Use a pair of tongs to gently nudge the fish to prevent it from sticking to the pot. It'll be very active at first, so have a splatter shield handy, if you've got one.
- Using a heat-safe ladle, baste any unsubmerged fish with hot oil repeatedly, ensuring fish cooks evenly. Fry until it turns golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes, watching carefully and removing immediately if it starts to get dark.
- Using an extra-long fish spatula, or a set of heatproof tongs and a heatproof spatula, carefully lift the fish out of the oil and transfer it to the lined baking sheet.
- Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with lime wedges, hot sauce and cilantro.
GARLIC-LIME MARINATED FRIED RED SNAPPER FINGERS
A nice twist to ordinary fried fish fingers -- the garlic/lime marinade gives the fish a delicious flavor. Great for a light lunch. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce. *Cook time does not include marinating the fish fingers.
Provided by Daily Inspiration S
Categories Fish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cut fish filets into thing strips. Mix together the garlic, lime juice, nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. of olive oil. Allow fish to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- 2. Beat the egg and water in a shallow bowl. Dip the filets in the beaten egg mixture and then coat with the flour. Did fish in the egg mixture again and coat with the cracker crumbs - make sure they are covered well.
- 3. Heat the oil in a saute pan and saute the fish quickly. Don't over-crowd the pan and turn down the heat if oil gets too hot - being careful not to burn the fish as the fish strips will cook very quickly.
- 4. Garnish the fish fingers with parsley and serve with lime slices and if preferred, tartar sauce.
FRIED WHOLE RED SNAPPER WITH SPICY CHILE SAUCE
Steps:
- Mix the fish sauce, water, chile garlic sauce, the lime juice, and sugar together in a small pan and bring to a boil.
- Fill a large heavy saute pan with 1-inch of oil and heat for 5 minutes until hot, but not smoking.
- Make 2 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish for ease of cooking. Salt, pepper, and flour both sides of the fish. Fish should be dry, as to not splatter oil when frying. Lower fish into oil, the oil should bubble vigorously. Cook 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Check cuts on fish for doneness.
- When fish is almost cooked, heat up sauce and stir in cornstarch mixture while sauce is boiling. Sauce should be slightly thick, but not lumpy. Remove fish from oil and slightly dry with paper towels. Add scallions to the sauce and pour over fish to cover. Serve with steamed rice.
RED SNAPPER WITH SAMBAL
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Score the skin of 4 red snapper fillets in 1/2" crosshatch pattern; season both sides with salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine 1 finely grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek), and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar in a small bowl; spoon over snapper, making sure marinade penetrates score marks. Heat broiler. Drizzle snapper with olive oil and broil until charred in spots and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC-LEMON-DILL BUTTER
Robust ocean fish seeks tangy, buttery garnish for epicurean adventure. This garnish works well on most types of fish, but it was hatched using red snapper because I had a lemon and a single sprig of dill that needed to be used and the red snapper was the best looking fresh fish in the case. I've done Alaskan sockeye salmon the same way to good effect. Pairs well with pasta or rice, shown with my go-to Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce from this site, and fresh vegetables.
Provided by canesmojo
Categories Snapper Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place red snapper filets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and saute garlic in the melted butter until softened, about 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top, straining out the seeds.
- Brush the snapper liberally with garlic butter mixture, coating both pieces and season with salt and pepper of desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 222.7 mg
RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME
Steps:
- Preheat broiler and lightly oil a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep).
- Pat fish dry, then arrange, skin sides up, in 1 layer in baking pan. Brush both sides of fish with 3 tablespoons oil total and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together cilantro, garlic, and zest in a small bowl.
- Broil fish 6 inches from heat, without turning over, until just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer fish, skin sides up, with a metal spatula to a platter, then sprinkle with cilantro mixture and drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil.
HONEY-LIME RED SNAPPER
"If you can't find snapper, you can substitute most any firm white fish. And if you can't find key lime juice, use regular lime juice." -Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida note: as reader suggests, regular lime juice can be used if you can't find key lime juice
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Place remaining mixture in a small saucepan; set aside., Drain fish and discard marinade. Sprinkle fillets with chili powder; place on a greased broiler pan., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, bring reserved lime juice mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half. Spoon over fillets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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