BROILED RED SNAPPER WITH ZA'ATAR SALSA VERDE

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Za'atar's depth backs up the freshness of parsley and cilantro in this Middle Eastern riff on a classic salsa verde.

Provided by Alon Shaya

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Fish     Snapper     Cilantro     Parsley     Pine Nut

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons pine nuts
4 (6-ounce) skin-on, boneless red snapper fillets, patted dry
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons za'atar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled banana peppers

Steps:

  • Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • Heat broiler. Season flesh side of snapper fillets with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with coriander. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. oil onto a small rimmed baking sheet and place fish, flesh side down, on top. Drizzle skin side with 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil until skin is crisp and browned and flesh is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Remove fish from broiler and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together cilantro, parsley, garlic, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ cup oil in a small bowl; season salsa verde with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer fish to a platter, placing skin side up. Stir lemon juice, banana peppers, and pine nuts into salsa verde and spoon over fish.

Dexter Griffieth
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salsa verde turned out really runny. Maybe I didn't chop the herbs finely enough.


Kys Discord
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili peppers next time.


Frankline Emeka
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The salsa verde was the perfect complement to the fish.


Kato Max
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the salsa verde and they ate all of their fish.


Damayanthi Kumari
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of fish you like, and you can adjust the ingredients in the salsa verde to suit your taste.


Ahmed Rafie
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fish. I made it with some leftover grilled salmon and it was delicious.


Stella does it all
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I'm not a fan of the zaatar salsa verde. I think it overpowered the flavor of the fish.


TaYcoon Garrett
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This recipe was way too complicated for me. I ended up giving up and ordering pizza.


Ric Stewart
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The fish was cooked well, but it needed more flavor.


Abdullah Sany
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fish turned out dry. The salsa verde was good, though.


David Sebastian
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Ninja Mahara
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Bad Killer
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jt Reynolds
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The red snapper was cooked to perfection and the salsa verde was a great addition.


Haseeb satti
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The fish was perfectly cooked and the salsa verde was delicious.


Shanta Ray
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The zaatar salsa verde is a great way to add a little something extra to the red snapper.


Sajib Shorder
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This recipe was a hit! The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the salsa verde was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.