SAUTéED RED SNAPPER WITH RHUBARB SAUCE
Here, the moderately rich snapper, lightly crisped, tasting of butter or olive oil works beautifully with the tart-sweet rhubarb sauce. The rhubarb cooks with no added liquid -- it contains plenty, as you'll see -- and needs almost no preparation other than a quick trim and rinse. If the stalks are very large -- more than an inch wide and a foot long -- use a vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the strings and cut into 4 or 5 inch pieces. (Never eat the rhubarb leaves; they contain toxic levels of oxalic acid, which gives rhubarb its astringency.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the rhubarb, sugar and saffron in a small saucepan, cover and turn the heat to low. Cook, stirring only occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the rhubarb becomes saucy. Add salt to taste and a little more sugar if necessary. If the mixture is very soupy, continue to cook a little longer to make it thicker.
- When you judge the rhubarb to be nearly done, put a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. A minute later, add the oil and butter. When the butter foam subsides, add the fillets, skin side down. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes, or until the fish is nearly done; turn carefully; and lightly brown the flesh side, seasoning it with salt and pepper as it cooks. Transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve the fish napped with a bit of the sauce and garnished, if you like, with the herb.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 371, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
dave spears
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see how others might enjoy it.
Rahul R
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce was delicious.
Tecno Spark
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rhubarb sauce was especially good.
Raisha Singhmim
[email protected]The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce was a great accompaniment.
Knowana Jones
[email protected]This dish was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out really well.
Forhad Akondo
[email protected]I thought the rhubarb sauce was too tart for my taste, but the red snapper was cooked perfectly.
MD Tarakul Islam
[email protected]This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Peacey's Empire Collection
[email protected]The red snapper was a bit bland, but the rhubarb sauce helped to add some flavor.
celess dahlman
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The red snapper was cooked to perfection and the rhubarb sauce was divine.
Evah Willys
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but I thought the sauce in this dish was delicious.
Propessor Callme
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Ben Dover
[email protected]The red snapper was a bit dry, but the rhubarb sauce was excellent.
walli mohammad
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again!
Hero Mobil
[email protected]I found the rhubarb sauce to be a bit overpowering, but the red snapper was cooked well.
Shery Khan
[email protected]This was my first time cooking red snapper and it was delicious! The rhubarb sauce was a great addition.
Nantume Faridah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The rhubarb sauce was especially delicious.
Usman Gondal
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the red snapper was cooked beautifully.
Alex Braye
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The red snapper was flaky and flavorful, and the rhubarb sauce was tangy and sweet.
Maya Dabbas
[email protected]This was an amazing dish! The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the rhubarb sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.