SESAME CRUSTED RED SNAPPER WITH GINGER DRESSED SNAPPY VEGGIES AND CURRY COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS

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Sesame Crusted Red Snapper with Ginger Dressed Snappy Veggies and Curry Couscous with Almonds image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated or minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white wine vinegar, eyeball it
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, eyeball it
10 radishes, thinly sliced
1 seedless or English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper, seeded, quartered and cut into thin strips
1 (2-ounce) pouch sliced almonds, 1/4 cup, available on baking aisle
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 pinches ground cinnamon
1 cup couscous
4 (8-ounce) portions red snapper fillet, skin on
1/2 cup sesame seeds, un-toasted, available on spice aisle
1 bunch watercress, trimmed of thick stems
1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil, about 20 leaves
2 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the ginger, jalapeno, vinegar, salt and pepper. In a slow steady steam, whisk in 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the radish, cucumber, yellow pepper and toss to coat. Let the veggies sit and marinate at room temperature while you prepare the sesame crusted snapper.
  • Place a medium saucepan on the stove. Add the sliced almonds and toast over moderate heat then remove from pan and reserve. Return pan to stove top and add the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil -- just eyeball it, curry powder and cinnamon. Raise heat and bring broth up to a boil. When it boils, add couscous to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot and turn off the heat and let the couscous stand until ready to serve.
  • With a sharp paring knife, score the skin side of the snapper fillets by slashing 3, 1/8- inch thick cuts across the width of the fish. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Sprinkle and then gently press the sesame seeds onto both sides of the fish. Heat a nonstick large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the seasoned fish to the skillet skin side down. Saute the snapper for 4 minutes and if you find that the fillets bubble up in the center section, carefully press each fillet down with a fish spatula. Flip the fillets and continue to cook on the second side for 3 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and opaque. While the fish is cooking on the second side, finish off the ginger dressed snappy veggies and prepare the couscous.
  • To the marinating vegetables, add the watercress and basil. Toss to combine.
  • Remove the lid on the couscous. Add scallions and toasted almonds and fluff couscous with a fork.
  • To serve, distribute the snappy veggies between 4 plates and top with the sesame crusted snapper; serve the couscous alongside.

Martin Bowen
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. I would definitely make it again.


JABHR JABHR
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort.


Chris Smith
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it.


zahid bangash
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's one of the best fish dishes I've ever had.


Aland King
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Olympic Class Modelers Club (Approval not required)
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite recipes.


Cali Gemini
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. You won't be disappointed.


aakriti ghale
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Guadalupe Sotelo
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


kristen nygard
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Chidinma Loveth Ukatu
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit.


Cheryl Tymchak
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I'm definitely going to make this dish again. It's a keeper!


Matthew Seraphin
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This dish was a hit with my family. They all loved the crispy fish and flavorful veggies.


Rajshahir Hero
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The curry couscous was particularly tasty.


Mahmudol Hasan
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The ginger-dressed veggies were a great way to add some freshness to the dish.


Georgia Sarmezey
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The sesame crust on the fish was amazing! It added so much flavor and texture.


Milvis Bird
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The curry couscous was especially flavorful.


T Aitchison
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The sesame crust was crispy and flavorful, and the ginger-dressed veggies were a perfect complement.


Mohidin Indong
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fish was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.