Best 8 Red Snapper Fillet With Coconut Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Caribbean with our delectable Red Snapper Fillet with Coconut Sauce. This dish combines the freshness of red snapper fillets with a creamy and flavorful coconut sauce, creating a symphony of taste that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Accompany your main course with a side of fluffy Coconut Rice, a fragrant medley of rice cooked in coconut milk, and sautéed Callaloo, a traditional Caribbean dish featuring tender greens simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Don't forget to complete your meal with a refreshing Cucumber Salad, a light and tangy side dish that perfectly complements the richness of the main course.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RED SNAPPER IN COCONUT SAUCE



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Sure, you could take the crew to a pricey fish restaurant. Or knock their socks off at home with this delicious Red Snapper in Coconut Sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole red snapper (2 lb.), cleaned
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 habanero chile, seeded, deveined and thinly sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Score both sides of fish with shallow cross-cuts. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 min. on each side or until fish is lightly browned on both sides and flakes easily with fork. Transfer fish to platter; cover to keep warm.
  • Add coconut milk, onions and chiles to skillet; cook on medium-low heat 10 min. or until coconut milk is reduced by half. Stir in peppers and cream cheese; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Serve fish topped with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 33 g

RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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I found this great recipe on a can of Goya coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM). I'm putting it here for safe-keeping, in case they change recipes on the can... I served this for a dinner party and got rave reviews. Enjoy!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Polynesian

Time 35m

Yield 4 fillets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 celery rib, sliced julienne style
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk (NOT coconut CREAM)
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice, hot
4 red snapper fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with the lime juice.
  • In a staight-sided deep skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, celery and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Don't skip this step.
  • Stir in coconut milk, chicken bouillion and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sliced tomatoes. Add fillets, skin side up if not skinless, gently pushing them into the sauce.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer the fish fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm.
  • Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side, accompanied with the rice.

FILLET OF RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT SAUCE



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Found this recipe on the side of a can of Coconut Milk. Have not tried yet but am looking forward to it

Provided by C in PA

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large red snapper fillets
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, sliced julienne style
1 stalk celery, sliced julienne style
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
1 large tomatoes, seeded and sliced julienne style
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle fillets with lime juice.
  • In deep skillet, heat oil on medium.
  • Stir in garlic, onion, celery, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, bouillon, and bay leaves.
  • Bring to boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in sliced tomatoes.
  • Add fillets, skin side up, gently pushing them into the sauce.
  • Simmer 5 minutes or until fish is cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer to warm serving tray and keep warm.
  • Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve remainder on the side accompanied with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.2, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 414.4, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 56.7

PAN SEARED RED SNAPPER



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This is great for a gourmet taste on a tight schedule. Also, my husband, who isn't a fish fan, requests this recipe! Drizzle sauce over fish, and serve with vegetables.

Provided by OCTOBERK8

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 9 g

CRUMB-COATED RED SNAPPER



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I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with my simple but delicious entree that's done in mere minutes. It's one of the best red snapper recipes I've found. -Charlotte Elliott, Neenah, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, lemon pepper and salt; add fillets, one at a time, and turn to coat., In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook fillets in oil, in batches, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COCONUT CRUSTED RED SNAPPER



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Make and share this Coconut Crusted Red Snapper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FoodieFanatic

Categories     Coconut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (8 ounce) red snapper fillets, with skin (boned, rinsed, and patted dry)
1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl combine coconut, 1/4 cup flour, curry powder, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix the ingredients together until evenly combined.
  • In another shallow bowl whisk together the egg and the milk.
  • Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
  • For Each Fillet:
  • Working with the skin side only, press each fillet into the flour, then into the egg/milk mixture, and then into the coconut mixture.
  • Heat the 1 T. of olive oil in a lg. saute pan until hot.
  • Add the fillets to the pan, coconut side down.
  • Cook 3 mins., then turn and cook until done, about 1 minute more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 163.6, Sodium 775.5, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 64.4

RED SNAPPER FILLET WITH COCONUT SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by AJloves2cook

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 Large RED SNAPPER fillets
JUICE of 1 LIME
2 Tbsp. OLIVE OIL
3 tsp. Minced GARLIC (or 6 Cloves Fresh GARLIC, minced)
1 Med. White ONION, sliced julienne-style*
1 CELERY Stalk, sliced julienne-style*
1 Tbsp. TOMATO PASTE
2 Cans (13.5oz. each) COCONUT MILK
1 Pkg Powered CHICKEN BOUILLON
2 BAY LEAVES
1 Large, Ripe TOMATO, seeded and sliced julienne-style*
2 cups cooked WHITE RICE, hot
Thin strips about 1/4" square x 2"

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle the RED SNAPPER fillets with the lime juice. 2. In a deep skillet with straight sides, heat OLIVE OIL on medium. Stir in GARLIC, ONION, CELERY and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. 3. Stir in TOMATO PASTE and cook for 2minutes. 4. Stir in COCONUT MILK, CHICKEN BOUILLON, and BAY LEAVES. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Stir in sliced TOMATOES. Add RED SNAPPER fillets, skin side up, gently pushing them into sauce. Simmer 5 minutes or until RED SNAPPER is cooked and flakes easily with a fork. 6. Transfer the RED SNAPPER fillets to a warm serving tray and keep warm. Continue to simmer sauce until it reaches the desired consistency. Ladle some sauce over fillets and serve the remainder on the side accompanied with the RICE.

RED SNAPPER FILLET RECIPE



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Bring a restaurant-worthy dish home with our Red Snapper Fillet Recipe. Italian dressing, lemon and garlic season our Red Snapper Fillet Recipe perfectly.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fish

Time 35m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 red snapper fillets (4 oz. each)
1/4 cup flour
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Combine 2 Tbsp. of the dressing, the lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over fish in shallow dish or bowl; let stand 5 min. Remove from dish; sprinkle both sides of fish with flour.
  • Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove to serving platter; cover to keep warm.
  • Add onions and almonds to skillet; cook and stir 2 min. on medium heat. Stir in wine; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Spoon evenly over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh red snapper fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have coconut milk on hand, you can substitute it with heavy cream or milk.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chili peppers in the sauce to your desired level of spiciness.
  • Serve the red snapper with rice, quinoa, or your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This red snapper fillet with coconut sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the coconut sauce is rich and flavorful. With its vibrant colors and tropical flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

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