Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with our exquisite Fiesta Red Snapper, a delightful seafood dish that embodies the vibrant flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. This dish tantalizes taste buds with its tender, flaky red snapper fillets, expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection. Accompanied by a zesty salsa made from fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a hint of lime, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. Served alongside fluffy Mexican rice and a medley of sautéed vegetables, the Fiesta Red Snapper is a complete and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RED SNAPPER TACOS
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place saute pan over medium-high heat, and add a few tablespoons oil for sauteing. Add the fish, then other ingredients one at a time: chile powder, chipotle, cilantro, hot sauce, and lime juice. Remove pan from the heat when cooked through.
- Make the avocado relish by combining the avocados, tomato, jalapeno, red onions, mango, and lime juice.
- Fold cooked fish and avocado relish together.
- Place the taco shells in a warm oven until warm; remove from oven and fill with combined mixture.
PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER
This is great for a gourmet taste on a tight schedule. Also, my husband, who isn't a fish fan, requests this recipe! Drizzle sauce over fish, and serve with vegetables.
Provided by OCTOBERK8
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 9 g
RED SNAPPER
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Tear 2 pieces of parchment or aluminum foil, about 12-inch square.
- Drizzle some olive oil in center of each square and spread with your fingers. Set the filets, skin side down, over the olive oil in the foil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle more olive oil over fish, then top with tomatoes and then fresh herbs. Drizzle drops more olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap, deli style. Set package on a baking dish or sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until tender. While snapper is cooking, make orange rice.
FIESTA RED SNAPPER
Provided by Peter Rasmussen
Categories Onion Pepper Tomato Quick & Easy Snapper Cilantro Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 3 minutes. Add green chilies, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with juices, breaking up tomatoes with back of fork. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place fish atop sauce. Bring to simmer. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fish is just opaque in center, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer fish to platter. Simmer sauce to thicken slightly, if desired. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Surround with lime wedges and serve.
FAST FIESTA SOUP
"This spicy soup was served at a very elegant lunch, and the hostess was deluged with requests for the recipe," reports Patricia White of Monrovia, California. The colorful combination is a snap to throw together...just open the cans and heat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, corn and beans; heat through. Garnish serving with cheese and sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEXICAN FIESTA PLATTER
This recipe proves you don't need to fuss to prepare an appetizer for a crowd. With generous layers of beef, rice, corn chips and cheese, it's a nacho lover's dream!-Ann Nace, Perkasie, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until it is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes; crumbling beef; drain. Add the beans, tomato sauce and chili seasoning; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. , On 2 serving platters with sides, layer the corn chips, rice, onions, meat mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato and olives. Sprinkle with hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh red snapper fillets. This will ensure that the fish is tender and flaky.
- Marinate the fish in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. This will help to infuse the fish with flavor and keep it moist.
- Cook the fish over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Serve the fish with a variety of toppings and sides. Some popular options include grilled vegetables, rice, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Fiesta red snapper is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is tender and flaky, and the flavorful marinade and toppings help to make this dish a real crowd-pleaser. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal, fiesta red snapper is sure to be a hit.
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