BAKED WHOLE SNAPPER BASQUE STYLE
Steps:
- Rinse the fish in cold water and pat it dry inside and out with paper towels. Place it on a shallow glass or ceramic platter. Sprinkle the fish inside and out with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Whisk the olive oil and garlic together and pour over the fish, rubbing it into the skin on both sides. With a very sharp knife, make 3 incisions right down to the bone and insert a lemon slice in each one. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours.
- To make the sofrito, heat the olive oil over low heat in a large heavy skillet. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomatoes, olives, salt, oregano, and wine and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the sauce is thickened, stir in the Tabasco and remove from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper middle position. Rub a large roasting pan with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and lay the sliced potatoes in 4 overlapping lines to make a square. Season them generously. Wrap the tail of the snapper in foil and lay the fish on top of the potatoes. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon olive oil over the top. Bake until the fish is done through and flaky, about 45 minutes. Reheat the sofrito over low heat for the last 8 to 10 minutes of the cooking time.
- Slide the fish onto a large oval platter and arrange the potatoes at the top and bottom of the platter. Spoon the tomato sauce along the sides and remove the foil from the tail. Sprinkle the parsley over all and serve.
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Morne Leeuvendal
m_leeuvendal@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
annah lum
a@hotmail.comI made this recipe in a cast iron skillet, and it turned out great. The fish was nice and crispy on the outside, and moist and flaky on the inside.
Ch Moon GujjarLion1
c63@yahoo.comThis dish is a bit spicy, but I love it that way. If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili pepper flakes.
Jahdae James
jjames77@hotmail.frI substituted some of the ingredients in this recipe, and it still turned out great. I used white wine instead of red wine, and I added some chopped parsley to the sauce. It was delicious!
Marta Degu
degu_marta1@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some leftover grilled snapper, and I used it to make this dish. It turned out great!
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m47@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sello Damane
d@hotmail.comI made this dish for my family, and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's a great recipe for a family dinner.
Gail Nolan
gail.n@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Moses Kerkula
kerkula.moses@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The fish is perfectly complemented by the tangy tomato sauce and the briny olives. It's a really well-balanced dish.
Richard Hines
h-richard@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking a whole fish, and I was so nervous! But this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the fish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jeffrey Matlou
jeffreymatlou@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out amazing. The fish is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. My friends and family love it when I make this dish.
Karla Jankowitz
jankowitz.karla63@hotmail.frOMG! This baked whole snapper Basque style is a total game-changer! The flavors are absolutely incredible, and the fish is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.