**Baked Red Snapper with Fennel-Scented Tomato Sauce: A Mediterranean Delight**
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Baked Red Snapper with Fennel-Scented Tomato Sauce. This vibrant dish showcases the delicate sweetness of red snapper, complemented by a symphony of aromatic fennel, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Our recipe guide offers two variations to satisfy your taste buds: a classic tomato sauce and a zesty lemon-butter sauce. Both sauces are simmered to perfection, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you prefer the rich, savory flavors of tomatoes or the bright, citrusy notes of lemon and butter, this versatile recipe delivers an unforgettable culinary experience. Prepare to tantalize your palate with this stunning seafood dish, perfect for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal.
SNAPPER WITH FENNEL, ONION AND TOMATO
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat the fish dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions and fennel until tender and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and herbes de Provence and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, another 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high and deglaze the pan with the wine, chicken stock and lemon juice and let bubble for 1 minute.
- Nestle the fish fillets into the pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper and top each with a pat of butter. Place into the oven and cook until the fish is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Broil just until a bit crusty, about 1 more minute. Squeeze lemon juice on the fish and serve.
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.
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Combine onion, fennel bulb, celery, and olives in a food processor with a slicing blade; process until everything is cut into a slaw-like consistency. Alternative use a knife to cut onion, fennel bulb, and celery into 1/8-inch thick strips and olives into rounds.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add vegetable-olive mixture and season with salt and lemon zest. Cook and stir until everything is soft, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread out vegetable mixture on the bottom of a 9x12-inch pan and set red snapper on top. Drizzle with white wine, olive oil, and lemon juice. Scatter butter on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes. Move oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil red snapper for 2 minutes, making sure that it does not overcook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 365.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
OVEN ROASTED RED SNAPPER WITH LEMON, TOMATOES AND BASIL
Steps:
- Clean the fish by removing the gills and the small belly flap, slice all the vegetables thin.
- On the bottom of a long gratin dish place the sliced fennel cover with the fish. Cover the fish with the slices of tomatoes, lemon slices, leaves of basil, add the broth and season to taste. Cook the fish in a 450 degrees oven for about 20 minutes. Drain off some of the natural juices, add to a blender and drizzle with olive oil to emulsify. Drizzle back over fish and serve as-is.
BAKED RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL-SCENTED TOMATO SAUCE
Categories Fish Tomato Bake Quick & Easy Snapper Fennel White Wine Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield 2 servings; can be doubled or tripled
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400&;deg;F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saut&;eacute; until tender, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, orange peel, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper. Boil gently until reduced to chunky sauce, breaking up tomatoes with spoon, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing.)
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into small baking dish. Add fish and turn to coat with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon warm sauce over fish. Bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
ROASTED TOMATO AND FENNEL SAUCE
This sauce is delicious tossed with pasta and a handful of Parmesan. You can also spoon it onto toasted baguette slices and serve as a crostini.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together fennel, tomatoes, wine, oil, thyme, and pinch of sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Bake, tossing occasionally, until fennel softens and pan juices thicken, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g
RED SNAPPER WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, fennel, and minced shallot. Cook and stir until the fennel has begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer vegetables to a bowl, and stir in chopped parsley. Reserve cooking oil.
- Season the fish all over with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff snapper with fennel mixture. Use kitchen twine to tie the snapper together in three places. Place the snapper into the prepared baking dish, drizzle with the white wine, lemon juice, and reserved oil. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of garlic.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is no longer translucent, and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 110.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 63.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish with bright, clear eyes, red gills, and firm flesh.
- If you don't have fennel seeds, you can use 1 teaspoon of crushed fennel leaves instead.
- Be careful not to overcook the fish. Red snapper is a delicate fish, so it only needs to be cooked for a few minutes per side.
- Serve the baked red snapper immediately with the fennel-scented tomato sauce.
Conclusion:
This baked red snapper with fennel-scented tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is flaky and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and tangy. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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