Best 10 Red Snapper With Caper Salsa Recipes

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**Red Snapper with Caper Salsa: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our Red Snapper with Caper Salsa recipe, a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes the taste buds. This recipe is a symphony of flavors, featuring a succulent red snapper fillet pan-seared to perfection and topped with a zesty caper salsa. The salsa, made with fresh capers, red onion, tomatoes, and herbs, adds a delightful tang and crunch to each bite.

This recipe is accompanied by three additional variations to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. The Salsa Verde variation offers a vibrant green sauce made with fresh herbs, while the Roasted Red Pepper Salsa variation adds a smoky and sweet touch. For those who prefer a spicy kick, the Salsa Picante variation incorporates chili peppers for a fiery twist.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this collection of Red Snapper with Caper Salsa recipes is sure to delight. Each variation offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Red Snapper with Caper Salsa recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN-ROASTED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO AND CAPER SALSA



Oven-Roasted Snapper with Tomato and Caper Salsa image

Topped with a warm, fresh salsa made with tomatoes, capers, red onion and parsley, these simple oven-roasted snapper fillets make a deliciously easy and healthful entree.

Provided by Lynne Webb

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb red snapper fillets (or other mild white fish of your choice)
Juice of 1 lemon (divided)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons red onion (chopped)
3 plum tomatoes (seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons capers (well drained)
Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F, line a shallow baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
  • Place the snapper, skin side down on the prepared pan. Drizzle with about 1-1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil along with the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook just until softened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley and remaining lemon juice and set aside.
  • Roast the fish for 8 to 12 minutes (depending on thickness), until opaque in the center, but still moist. Do not overcook.
  • To serve, transfer the fish to a platter and garnish with sprigs of parsley and lemon wedges.

RED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SALSA



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Snapper is my favorite fish, I love how firm and flaky it is. This recipe is from a beach trip to Neptune Beach, FL and a great local Chef who shared her recipe. We tweaked it a little and added and took away, I hope you enjoy the results ! ENjoy

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Fish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ( 6 ounce) snapper filets
2 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
OLIVE AND CAPER SALSA
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp finely chopped onion/shallot
1/4 tsp garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 c tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1 Tbsp capers
1 1/2 tsp kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat Grill to medium high Brush snapper filets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Grill snapper until fish flakes easily. Remove from heat * careful don't overcook the fish**
  • 3. For the Salsa : Heat the olive oil in a saute' pan. Add the onions and garlic, saute for 30 sec. Immediately add the vinegar, tomatoes, capers, olives and thyme. Simmer for 3 min. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 4. Serve the Salsa over the snapper on a bed of white rice . Lovely and sooo darn good !

VERACRUZ-STYLE RED SNAPPER



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I like red snapper for this, but any white, flaky fish will work. By the way, many Veracruz-style fish recipes call for pickled jalapenos, but I think there's plenty of acidity in this from the lime and tomatoes, so I like the fresh pepper a little more.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ white onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon caper juice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup pitted, sliced green olives (such as Castelvetrano)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (7 ounce) red snapper fillets, cut in half
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 limes, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onions begin to turn translucent, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Cook and stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add capers and caper juice; stir to combine.
  • Stir in tomatoes, olives, jalapeno pepper, . Cook and stir until jalapeno pepper softens and tomatoes begin to collapse, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in oregano.
  • Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil into a small baking dish. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of the tomato-olive mixture. Top with 1 snapper fillet, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Top with more filling and juice from 1 lime. Repeat with remaining snapper fillet, seasoning, and lime juice in a second baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is flaky and no longer translucent, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 43.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1033.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MAYA CITRUS SALSA WITH RED SNAPPER



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Xec (pronounced "shek") is a sweet, sour, juicy citrus salsa from Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it makes a brilliant match with almost any kind of fish, cooked almost any kind of way. The combination here - orange, grapefruit, lemon - is not traditional to Mayan cooking, nor is it a mandate. Add lime if you have it, a bitter orange if you can find it. Don't skip the minced habanero, though, which adds a bit of heat and yet more flavor. The fish starts on the stove for a few minutes, and is soon moved to the oven to finish cooking, for a total time of less than 10 minutes.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 orange
1 small grapefruit
1 large lemon
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 habanero or other chili, seeded and minced, or to taste
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
4 red snapper fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, preferably skin on (and scaled)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut orange in half horizontally and section it as you would a grapefruit; do this over a bowl to capture all its juice. Remove seeds and combine flesh and juice in bowl. Repeat with grapefruit and lemon. Stir in cilantro, habanero and salt.
  • Put oil in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. A minute later, add fish, skin side down; season top with salt. Cook until skin begins to crisp, 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to oven. Cook another 3 or 4 minutes, or until a thin-bladed knife meets little resistance when inserted into thickest part of fish. Serve fish with xec, immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEESA'S RED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH LEMON CAPER SAUCE



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Pan Fried Snapper is a delicious and healthy meal that's ready in 10 minutes! Learn how to quickly cook red snapper with lemon butter caper sauce. If you're nervous about cooking fish, this recipe for red snapper fillets is a great place to start.

Provided by Anne Clark

Categories     Main Course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 red snapper fillets, skin on
light sprinkling of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
1 lemon
2 tablespoons capers (drained)
light sprinkling of parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Pat fish fillets with paper towel. Lightly sprinkle each side with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Exact measurements are not given as you only want to lightly sprinkle these seasonings on each side of the fish.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the fillets, SKIN SIDE UP, and slow simmer for 3-4 minutes. Flip fish over and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Use medium heat, not high heat. You don't want the fish to be sizzling too hot or the butter will burn.
  • Remove the fish from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining butter, juice of one lemon, capers, and parsley flakes. Slow simmer for about 30 seconds, then return the fish to the pan. Spoon the sauce over fish and heat just until hot - about 30 seconds. Transfer fish to a plate and serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 429 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 26 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 1 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, TransFat 0.9 g

RED SNAPPER WITH BLACK OLIVES, CAPERS, AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Michael Schlow

Categories     Fish     Herb     Olive     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Dinner     Seafood     Snapper     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

25 black, salt-cured olives such as Gaeta or Kalamata, rinsed, pitted, and roughly chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons bottled capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red onion, finely diced
8 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into medium dice
10 large basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
10 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets, skin on
1 cup canola oil
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

Steps:

  • In large bowl stir together olives, capers, red onion, tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons parsley, and olive oil. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and red pepper flakes, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Holding very sharp paring knife at 30-degree angle from fillets, cut 2 diagonal slits through skin and partially into flesh, making slits 1/2 inch apart.
  • In large heavy skillet over high heat, heat 1/3 cup canola oil until hot but not smoking. Working in 3 batches, sprinkle fillets with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and place skin-side down in hot pan. Saué until skin is rich golden brown, about 3 minutes, lowering heat if necessary to prevent burning. Turn fillets over and cook 3 minutes more. Transfer to platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Cook remaining two batches in same manner, wiping pan clean between batches and starting with fresh oil for each batch.
  • After removing last batch of fish, pour lemon juice into pan and swirl around to combine with pan juices. Drizzle over fish, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup parsley. Garnish with tomato-olive mixture.

GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA



Grilled Red Snapper with Tropical Fruit Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 33m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (8-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups tropical fruit salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill.
  • Place the red snapper fillets in a shallow dish and reserve. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, ginger, pepper, and olive oil. Pour the mixture over the fish and let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the fish over medium heat until the flesh is cooked through and opaque, about 4 minutes per side, depending on the size of the fish. Top with tropical fruit salsa and serve.

RED SNAPPER WITH MANGO SALSA



Red Snapper With Mango Salsa image

A different, wonderful flavor for a firm, white fish. You can use red snapper, grouper or trigger fish. The mango salsa is excellent with chicken as well.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb fresh red snapper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
1 mango, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 medium red sweet bell pepper
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 hot green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime peel, finely shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut fish into 4 serving size portions. Measure the thickness of the fish. Brush with a mixture of 1 tbsp lime juice and water.
  • In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, ginger, allspice and pepper. Rub onto fish.
  • Arrange fish in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered at 425 degrees until fish flakes easitly when tested with a fork. Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness.
  • To serve, brush fish with pan juices and serve with mango salsa and garnish with lime slices.
  • Mango Salsa:.
  • Combine mango, 1 red bell pepper, green onions, hot chili pepper, olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, vinegar, lime peel, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 42.1, Sodium 514.1, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 14, Protein 24.9

GRILLED SNAPPER WITH CAPER SAUCE



Grilled Snapper with Caper Sauce image

The snapper in this recipe but if you prefer another for another fish, try mahi-mahi. It is a delicious firm, mild fish that won't fall apart on the grill.-Alaina Showalter, Clover, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1-1/4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
SAUCE:
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add the fillets; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 435mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RED SNAPPER WITH CITRUS SALSA



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A salsa made with oranges, lemon, and a hot, fruity habanero turns a dish of red snapper into a festival of flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large navel oranges, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments
1 medium lemon, peel and pith removed, flesh cut into segments and chopped
1/2 small shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 red habanero chile, stem, seeds, and ribs removed, finely chopped (wear protective gloves; about 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Zest of 1/2 lime, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 red snapper fillets, skinned (each 4 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Toss oranges, lemon, shallot, chile, cilantro, lime zest and juice, oil, honey, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, gently stirring occasionally.
  • Fill a wok or large pot with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Line bottom basket of a 10-inch, 2-tiered round bamboo steamer with parchment paper. (Alternatively, use two pots fitted with steamer inserts.) Season fish using remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in bottom basket. Cover, and set over boiling water. Steam until fish is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Put spinach into top basket, and set over bottom basket. Steam until spinach is bright green and just wilted, about 2 minutes more.
  • Divide spinach among 4 plates. Top each with fish and 1/2 cup salsa. Serve remaining salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 g, Cholesterol 42 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 191 g

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest red snapper you can find. Look for fish that has bright red eyes, firm flesh, and a mild, briny smell.
  • To make the caper salsa, use a variety of capers. This will give the salsa a more complex flavor. You can use small, medium, and large capers, or a combination of two or more sizes.
  • Don't overcook the fish. Red snapper is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it carefully. Overcooked fish will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the red snapper with your favorite sides. Some good options include roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This recipe for red snapper with caper salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked to perfection and the caper salsa adds a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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