THE CARIBBEAN ROOM'S RED SNAPPER

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In the Garden District, on famous St. Charles Avenue, the Caribbean Room in the Ponchartrain Hotel has been serving wonderful food in a charming atmosphere since 1948. This Red Snapper is a signature dish.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Crawfish

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 lb medium shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined
12 large mushroom caps
3/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 lb crayfish tail
1/2 cup white wine
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten lightly
2/3 cup milk
1 cup flour
6 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
oil, for sauteing

Steps:

  • To make the sauce.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter.
  • Add the shrimp and mushroom caps and cook for ten minutes over medium low heat.
  • Add green onions, crawfish tails, wine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, pepper and salt, and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • As the sauce is cooking.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix the beaten egg with the milk to create an egg wash.
  • Place the flour in a second shallow bowl or plate.
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and warm the oil.
  • Dip each fish fillet in the egg wash and dredge in the flour.
  • Pan fry until a light golden brown, turning once.
  • Place the fillets on serving plates and top with sauce.
  • Note: The Caribbean Room serves these with tiny boiled potatoes with parsley.

Glory Bura
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tebogo Madihlaba
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This recipe is not worth your time. The fish was bland and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.


Aaditya Gupta
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I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The fish was a little dry and the sauce was too spicy for my taste. I wouldn't make this again.


Danita Morris
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This dish was a disappointment. The fish was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Coolen Ararso
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This recipe is a keeper! The Caribbean flavors really shine through and the fish is cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Zayvon Jimenez
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The Caribbean Rooms Red Snapper was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kossy Stephanie
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Lytton
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Timileyin Akorede
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sagor Shil
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Marypop Lol
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This is a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Shell Lynn
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Rokon Khan
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The Caribbean Rooms Red Snapper was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Angel Martinez
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Md jakira Goldar
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The red snapper was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nwikue Legborsi
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This recipe is a keeper! The Caribbean flavors really shine through and the fish is cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Shenika Seagraves
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.