Best 6 Pan Seared Red Snapper With Citrus Herb Relish Recipes

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Pan-seared red snapper is a delectable seafood dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy skin, flaky flesh, and vibrant citrus-herb relish. This culinary masterpiece is prepared using fresh red snapper fillets, expertly seared to perfection in a hot skillet, resulting in a golden-brown exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender, moist interior. The accompanying citrus-herb relish adds a burst of freshness and tang, complementing the delicate flavor of the fish. This recipe also offers a pan-seared tilapia recipe for those who prefer a milder fish, as well as a pan-seared halibut recipe for those seeking a richer flavor. Additionally, a pan-seared salmon recipe is included, providing a versatile option for those who enjoy the robust taste of salmon. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure that the fish is cooked to perfection, while the accompanying sauces and relishes elevate the dish to a gourmet experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-SEARED RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS-HERB RELISH



Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Citrus-Herb Relish image

To temper the fish before cooking it simply means allowing it to come to room temperature. If the fish goes into the pan cold, it will steam, rather than sear.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange, peeled and segmented into supremes
1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented into supremes
1 celery stalk, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias
1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely sliced, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
Coarse salt and ground white pepper
2 teaspoons safflower or canola oil
2 red snapper fillets, skin-on, about 1 1/2 pounds

Steps:

  • Remove the fish 15 minutes before cooking to "temper." Thoroughly pat dry each fillet on both sides with paper towel. Score the skin lightly with a sharp knife, carefully. Do not pierce the flesh.
  • Cut the orange and grapefruit sections into thirds. Place in a bowl with the celery and toss with the mint and herbs.
  • Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over very high heat. Just before searing, season the flesh side of the fish with salt and pepper. Drizzle in the oil and add the fillets, flesh side down to the pan. Sear for 2 minutes. Season the skin with salt and pepper and flip. Cook another 2 minutes. Both sides should be golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve each fillet with a couple tablespoons of citrus relish on top. Garnish with fresh mint.

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



Pan Seared Red Snapper image

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

RED SNAPPER WITH CILANTRO, GARLIC, AND LIME



Red Snapper with Cilantro, Garlic, and Lime image

Categories     Garlic     Broil     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lime     Snapper     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6- to 8-oz) red snapper fillets (1/2 inch thick) with skin
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
Accompaniment: lime wedges

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.

MAYA CITRUS SALSA WITH RED SNAPPER



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Xec (pronounced "shek") is a sweet, sour, juicy citrus salsa from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it makes a brilliant match with almost any kind of fish, cooked almost any kind of way. The combination here - orange, grapefruit, lemon - is not traditional to Mayan cooking, nor is it a mandate. Add lime if you have it, a bitter orange if you can find it. Don't skip the minced habanero, though, which adds a bit of heat and yet more flavor. The fish starts on the stove for a few minutes, and is soon moved to the oven to finish cooking, for a total time of less than 10 minutes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 small grapefruit
1 large lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 habanero or other chili, seeded and minced, or to taste
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 red snapper fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, preferably skin on (and scaled)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut orange in half horizontally and section it as you would a grapefruit; do this over a bowl to capture all its juice. Remove seeds and combine flesh and juice in bowl. Repeat with grapefruit and lemon. Stir in cilantro, habanero and salt.
  • Put oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. A minute later, add fish, skin side down; season top with salt. Cook until skin begins to crisp, 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to oven. Cook another 3 or 4 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance when inserted into thickest part of fish. Serve fish with xec, immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

PAN-SEARED RED SNAPPER WITH LEMON- ZEST BUTTER SAUCE



Pan-Seared Red Snapper With Lemon- Zest Butter Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lemons
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
8 tablespoons very cold butter, cut into 16 chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 7-to 8-ounce red snapper fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from 1 of the lemons, carefully avoiding the pith. Set aside.
  • Using a paring knife, remove the peel in long strips from the second lemon, scraping off any pith. Cut the peel into a fine julienne. Bring a small saucepan half full of water to a boil and add the strips. Boil 1 minute. Drain and rinse the strips under cold water. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a small heavy saucepan, simmer the lemon juice, orange juice, shallot, peppercorns and grated zest, uncovered, until the mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and return the liquid to the pan and set it over very low heat.
  • Whisk chunks of cold butter into the sauce one at a time, whisking continuously. When all the butter has been incorporated, immediately remove the pan from the heat. (The sauce will separate if it becomes too hot.) Transfer the sauce to a small thermos or to a glass cup set inside a bowl of very warm water.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil. Add salt and pepper to snapper fillets taste. Place the snapper fillets in the pan and cook, turning once, until they are lightly browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fillets to 4 warm plates. Coat with the sauce, garnish with parsley and lemon-zest strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 771 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper fillets possible. Look for fillets that are firm and have a bright red color. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a fishy smell.
  • Pat the red snapper fillets dry before cooking. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan and will also help to create a crispy skin.
  • Season the red snapper fillets liberally with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little bit of oil or butter to the skillet, just enough to coat the bottom.
  • Cook the red snapper fillets for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the red snapper fillets immediately with the citrus-herb relish. The relish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared red snapper with citrus-herb relish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is cooked to perfection and the relish adds a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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