Best 9 Microwave Red Snapper Recipes

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**Red Snapper: A Journey Through Culinary Delights**

Red snapper, a culinary treasure from the depths of the ocean, enchants taste buds with its delicate, flaky texture and mild, sweet flavor. This versatile fish can be prepared in a myriad of ways, each unlocking a unique symphony of flavors. Delve into the culinary realm of red snapper as we present three tantalizing recipes, expertly crafted to showcase its inherent deliciousness. From the simplicity of Microwaved Red Snapper, a quick and effortless meal, to the vibrant flavors of Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Lemon Butter Sauce, and the aromatic allure of Red Snapper with Garlic and White Wine, these recipes offer a culinary odyssey that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MICROWAVE RED SNAPPER



Microwave Red Snapper image

"We fish a lot, so when I tried this recipe at a microwave cooking class, I knew it was a keeper," relates Evelyn Gavin of Cayucos, California. "My husband requests it several times a month."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 red snapper fillet (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut fish into serving-size pieces; place in an ungreased shallow microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Drain liquid. , Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and dill; drizzle 1/2 cup over the fish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with rice and remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

30 BEST WAYS TO COOK SNAPPER



30 Best Ways to Cook Snapper image

Try these snapper recipes for an easy fish dinner any night of the week! From baked to grilled to fried, there are plenty of tasty ways to prepare snapper.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 Baked Red Snapper
2 Lemon Red Snapper with Herb Butter
Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper
Pan-Seared Red Snapper
Grilled Lemon Garlic Red Snapper
Cajun Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Avocado Chutney
Roasted Red Snapper Italian Style
Oven-Baked Whole Yellowtail Snapper
Pan-Fried Yellowtail Snapper
Caribbean Grilled Snapper with Garlic Aioli
Blacked Seared Yellowtail Snapper With Sauteed Vegetables
Crispy Skinned Florida Yellowtail Snapper
Snapper Fish Tacos
Mangrove Snapper Chowder
Red Snapper en Papillote
Foil-Wrapped Oven-Baked Red Snapper
Fire-Roasted Snapper Wrapped in Green Corn Husks
Red Snapper Open-Faced Sandwiches
Blackened Red Snapper with Fresh Salsa
Spaghetti with Snapper, Oregano, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Snapper Piccata
Fried Red Snapper Bites
Dominican Fried Red Snapper
Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks
Mediterranean-Style Red Snapper
Jamaican Steamed Fish
Broiled Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter
Red Snapper Cakes with Avocado Tomatillo Sauce
Snapper Ceviche
Snapper in Dark Ale Butter

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

RED SNAPPER WITH VEGGIES



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Bursting with crisp, flavorful veggies, you'll be amazed that this dish, submitted by Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois, was made entirely in the microwave.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/8-inch slices
3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce, divided
2 red snapper fillets (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place the zucchini, carrot and onion in an 8-in. square dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. , Brush 1 tablespoon stir-fry sauce over both sides of fillets. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetables; toss to coat. Place fish over vegetables. Cover and microwave on high 2-3 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

RED SNAPPER WITH SESAME GINGER MARINADE



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Although many microwaved dishes come out bland, this one turns out quite well due to the marinade. Even I, a non fish lover, thought this was pretty good

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Microwave

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 lb red snapper fillet

Steps:

  • Microwave sesame seeds on high about 1 minute.
  • Mix oil, soy, vinegar, ginger, garlic& cayenne.
  • Marinade filets in mixture 10-15 minutes .
  • Arrange filets on plate with thick side out.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and vent in two places.
  • Microwave on high 4-5 minutes until thickest portion is just opaque.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

VERACRUZ-STYLE RED SNAPPER



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I like red snapper for this, but any white, flaky fish will work. By the way, many Veracruz-style fish recipes call for pickled jalapenos, but I think there's plenty of acidity in this from the lime and tomatoes, so I like the fresh pepper a little more.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon caper juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup pitted, sliced green olives (such as Castelvetrano)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (7 ounce) red snapper fillets, cut in half
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onions begin to turn translucent, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Cook and stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add capers and caper juice; stir to combine.
  • Stir in tomatoes, olives, jalapeno pepper, . Cook and stir until jalapeno pepper softens and tomatoes begin to collapse, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in oregano.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into a small baking dish. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of the tomato-olive mixture. Top with 1 snapper fillet, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Top with more filling and juice from 1 lime. Repeat with remaining snapper fillet, seasoning, and lime juice in a second baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is flaky and no longer translucent, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1033.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

RED SNAPPER VERA CRUZ



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This is the best snapper recipe. The prep takes time, but it cooks in no time flat. It's completely cooked in the microwave.

Provided by Irana Grenier

Categories     Fish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb fresh or frozen red snapper fillets, skinned
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp chili sauce
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3 dash(es) hot sauce
1 can(s) (4 1/2 oz.) small shrimp, drained
1/4 c white wine (opt.)

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw fish if frozen.
  • 2. In a 13 x 9 x 2-in. glass baking dish, combine all ingredients except fish, shrimp and wine. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. (Make sure you vent the wrap.) Cook on HIGH in your microwave for 5 min. or untill vegetables are tender. Stir in shrimp and wine.
  • 3. Place fish fillets on top. Spoon some of the sauce over fish. Cover and cook on HIGH about 10 min. or until fish flakes with a fork.
  • 4. NOTE: This dish is great served with rice and BROCCOLI PARMESAN.

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



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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

2 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger

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

QUICK STEAMED RED SNAPPER (SEAFOOD)



Quick Steamed Red Snapper (Seafood) image

Excellent for microwave preparation. If you don't have a steamer, it's easy to make one. Use your vegetable steamer or cooling rack in a frypan.

Provided by Sheila in Alaska

Categories     Orange Roughy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb red snapper fillet (could also use orange roughy, cod, pollock)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, pepper and salt.
  • Arrange fish on steaming rack.
  • Brush fish with soy-ginger mixture.
  • Place rack over boiling water.
  • Cover.
  • Steam 10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Brush occasionally with soy-ginger mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 388.8, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.3

PAN-FRIED BLACKENED RED SNAPPER



Pan-Fried Blackened Red Snapper image

This is a recipe that I came up with one night after finding some red snapper in the freezer. It can also be done with catfish, flounder, perch, or pretty much any white fish. Remember that the thinner the fillet, the shorter the cook time.

Provided by toddmaloney

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 19m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper, patted dry

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Combine olive oil and butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir to blend butter into the oil.
  • Brush some of the olive oil and butter mixture over both sides of each red snapper fillet. Sprinkle paprika mixture over both sides of each fillet.
  • Heat leftover oil and butter mixture in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry red snapper until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 2069.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your red snapper cooks evenly and thoroughly, select fillets of similar thickness.
  • Enhance the flavor of your red snapper by using fresh herbs and zesty citrus juices.
  • Experiment with different seasonings and spices to create a customized flavor profile.
  • For a crispy skin, pat the fish dry before cooking.
  • Keep an eye on the fish as it cooks to prevent overcooking.

Conclusion:

Microwaving red snapper is a quick and convenient method that yields delicious and flaky results. With the right technique and a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal in minutes. Whether you prefer a simple preparation or something more elaborate, there's a microwave red snapper recipe that will suit your taste. So next time you're short on time but still craving a tasty and healthy meal, give microwaved red snapper a try. You won't be disappointed.

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