Best 5 Snapper Fillets With Herb And Caper Butter Recipes

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Treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience with our oven-baked Snapper Fillets with Herb and Caper Butter. This dish combines the delicate flavor of snapper fillets with a tantalizing herb and caper butter, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate.

The herb and caper butter is a delightful combination of parsley, chives, tarragon, capers, and butter, providing a burst of freshness and a hint of tanginess. It perfectly complements the mild flavor of the snapper fillets, enhancing their natural sweetness.

We also have variations of this recipe to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a crispy skin, our pan-fried Snapper Fillets with Herb and Caper Butter offer a delightful crunch.

If you're looking for a lighter option, our steamed Snapper Fillets with Herb and Caper Butter provide a delicate and flavorful dish that retains the natural essence of the fish.

And for a more indulgent experience, try our Grilled Snapper Fillets with Herb and Caper Butter. The smoky flavor from the grill adds an extra layer of complexity to this classic dish.

Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a culinary treat. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious journey together!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER



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A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 5- to 6-ounce fish fillets, like black bass, haddock, fluke, striped bass, tilefish, snapper or salmon, 1/2- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme, tarragon, chives or another herb
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
  • Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SNAPPER FILLETS WITH HERB AND CAPER BUTTER



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A good and simple way to use all that snapper we've been catching! *an Aussie tablespoon contains 4 teaspoons!

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Australian

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 red snapper fillets
2 tablespoons oil
seasoned flour
90 g butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon drained capers, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Herb and Caper Butter:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Snapper:.
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan.
  • Dust each fillet with seasoned flour and cook 2-3 minutes per side-or until done to your liking.
  • Serve fish at once with the savoury butter.

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

SNAPPER WITH BROWNED BUTTER AND CAPERS



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Categories     Bake     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Lemon     Snapper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon drained bottled capers, minced
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon pulp
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
two 1/2-pound red snapper fillets
lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small skillet cook butter over moderate heat until it begins to brown and stir in shallot. Cook shallot until softened but not browned, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • In a small bowl stir together parsley, capers, lemon pulp, and zest.
  • Put fish fillets in a jelly-roll pan, skin sides down, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Brush fillets with butter mixture and sprinkle with parsley mixture. Bake fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, about 12 minutes, and garnish with lemon slices.

SAUTEED BLACK SEA BASS WITH CAPERS AND HERB-BUTTER SAUCE



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Letting a fillet sizzle in a pan with butter, capers, and fresh herbs is one highly civilized way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Go with sea bass, trout, or snapper-or any flaky white fish with a thin skin that will get super-crispy in the pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skin-on black-sea-bass fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Instant flour, such as Wondra, for sprinkling
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dry vermouth
1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh tender herbs, such as parsley, dill, tarragon, and chives

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry; slash skin side of each crosswise in 2-inch intervals. Season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour to evenly coat, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When oil shimmers and wisps of smoke rise from skillet, add fish in a single layer, skin-sides down. Reduce heat to medium; cook, undisturbed,until skin is crisp and flesh is opaque halfway up sides and almost cooked through, 5 to 7minutes, depending on thickness.
  • Flip and continue cooking until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to plates, skin-sides up. Add vermouth to skillet; boil until mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add capers and butter; cook until butter simmers and sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in herbs. Return fish to skillet, skin-side up; spoon butter sauce over top. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality snapper fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Pat the snapper fillets dry before cooking to prevent them from steaming.
  • Season the snapper fillets generously with salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their natural flavor.
  • Cook the snapper fillets over medium heat to prevent them from overcooking.
  • Use a combination of butter, olive oil, and herbs to create a flavorful and aromatic cooking medium for the snapper fillets.
  • Add capers to the herb butter for a tangy and briny flavor.
  • Serve the snapper fillets immediately after cooking to enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

Snapper fillets with herb and caper butter is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of the delicate flavor of the snapper, the aromatic herbs, and the tangy capers creates a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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