NEW ORLEANS BAKED STUFFED RED SNAPPER WITH CREOLE SAUCE
This recipe hails from New Orleans, where seafood is a staple. Whole, fresh red snapper, filled with a simple bread stuffing (seasoned with green onion, parsley, salt and and pepper) is then baked and basted with a Creole sauce of tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaf, and more. Garnished with parsley and some Creole sauce on the side, this makes for a stunning presentation. It is imperative that you select only the freshest fish. Look for clear eyes, bright tight scales and shiny skin, firmness and little to no "fishy" smell. Wrap loosely with foil or waxed paper, refrigerate, and cook within one day.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Bass
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make Creole sauce: In 2 T. hot butter in medium saucepan, saute celery, 1/2 cup o nion, the green pepper and garlic, stirring, until onion is golden-brown - 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, bay leaf, chili powder, 1 t. salt, sugar, and 1/8 t. pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until thickened. Makes about 2-1/2 cups sauce.
- Make stuffing: Trim crusts from bread and grate on medium box grater or use food processor. Set aside (makes about 2 cups).
- In 1/4 cup hot butter in medium skillet, saute green onion, stirring for 3 minutes. Add parsley, salt, and pepper; mix well. Add bread crumbs; toss to mix well.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash fish inside and out under cold running water. Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.
- Line a shallow roasting pan with foil; butter foil. Place fish in prepared pan; brush inside of fish with mixture of melted butter, salt and pepper. Fill cavity with the stuffing; close the opening with skewers or wooden picks. Pour 2 T. lemon juice over the fish.
- Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Pour 1 cup sauce over fish. Bake, basting twice, 10 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. With 2 wide spatulas, remove fish to serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and pass rest of sauce on the side.
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Kakeeto Lydia
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Perminas Motari
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Himavata Hyuga
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sharif Yunus
[email protected]I made this recipe for a family gathering and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the red snapper and the Creole sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Kansas Neace
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Cecy Landa
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Creole sauce, but I loved this recipe! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I will definitely be making this again.
Rahad
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook red snapper. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Yonis Bilaal
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the red snapper and the Creole sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashi Rizwan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Shohag Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Josiah Wright
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the red snapper and the Creole sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Fahim Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were incredible. The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Noel Giddings
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I'm so glad I did! The red snapper was cooked to perfection and the Creole sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Zehan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The red snapper is always moist and flaky, and the Creole sauce is the perfect complement.
Shamirah
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the Creole sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.