SALT-BAKED RED SNAPPER

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Fish crusted with salt is an old Mediterranean trick. The fish is moist and flavorful, and the salt crust can be used on other whole small firm white fish.

Provided by KCMN

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned, not scaled
3 pounds kosher salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Mix salt and flour together in a bowl; mix water in gradually until a thick paste forms.
  • Spread 1/3 of the salt mixture onto prepared baking sheet to form 1/2-inch thick bottom crust. Place snapper onto bottom crust; cover fully with remaining salt mixture to form 1/2-inch thick top crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Crack crust with a fork; remove crust and skin from snapper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 84.1 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 51.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 132119.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

AbdulQayoom Sipio
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This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


SAIDU ABDULLAZIZ
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish.


Mahady Hasan
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I'm definitely making this again. It was so easy and the results were delicious.


mdkolim Uddin
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the salt crust added a wonderful flavor.


Hazel Sambrana
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The salt crust really did make a difference and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Felix Pacheco
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This is one of my favorite ways to cook fish. The salt crust keeps the fish moist and flavorful, and it's so easy to make.


Ali Hadar786
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I've never had salt-baked fish before, but this recipe made me a fan. The fish was so moist and flavorful, and the salt crust was a nice touch.


Kamya Shafieq
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This was a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The salt crust made the fish look very impressive and the taste was even better.


Jicon 1ndonly
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The salt crust really helped to improve the flavor and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Catherine Tsheba
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Amazing recipe! The fish was cooked to perfection and the salt crust added a wonderful flavor.


Billy Porter
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The salt crust really helped to keep the fish moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


ChesPinwheel
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I had some difficulty getting the salt crust to adhere to the fish, but once I got it right, the results were amazing. The red snapper was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor.


Haze Ryan
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The salt-baked red snapper was a bit too salty for my taste, but other than that it was a great recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the presentation was beautiful.


Yara Elhassan
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This was my first time trying salt-baked fish and I was really impressed. The red snapper was cooked evenly and the salt crust gave it a delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Safi Raza
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I've made this salt-baked red snapper recipe several times now and it always turns out amazing. It's such an easy and impressive dish to make, and the results are always perfect.


Paula Dankwa
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This salt-baked red snapper recipe was a total hit! The fish was cooked to perfection, moist and flaky, with a crispy skin. The salt crust added a wonderful flavor and kept the fish incredibly moist. I'll definitely be making this again!