**Snapper with Almonds: A Culinary Journey of Mediterranean Flavors**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our collection of snapper with almonds recipes, a symphony of flavors that harmoniously blend the delicate sweetness of almonds with the flaky texture of snapper. These recipes draw inspiration from diverse Mediterranean cuisines, offering a delightful array of tastes and textures to gratify your palate. From the vibrant colors of Spanish paella to the rustic charm of Italian almond-crusted snapper, each dish captures the essence of its origin while showcasing the versatility of this exceptional fish. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant dish for a special occasion, our recipes will guide you in creating a memorable dining experience.
FISH WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
This is an easy dish that you can put on the table when you have friends coming around after a long day's work. The soft-fleshed cod (or any other meaty white fish) is offset by the crunchy almonds. Serve alongside a pile of fresh green beans, cooked until just tender, but still bright.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a large dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add almonds. Stir constantly until they are tinged with color. Take from heat, and transfer to a bowl to cool.
- Season both sides of the fish well with salt and pepper. Place the same pan over medium heat, and add butter and olive oil. When both begin to bubble, add cod fillets skin side up. Brown fish until opaque all the way through, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer fish to a warm serving plate, skin side down.
- Reduce heat under pan to low, and add lemon juice. Stir to blend with butter and oil, then pour this sauce over fillets. Scatter parsley over cod, and scatter with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 314, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 522 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
SNAPPER WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Mireille Guiliano
Categories Fish Nut Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Almond Snapper Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a nonstick frying pan, toast the almonds over medium heat. Set aside.
- 2. Warm the olive oil and butter in the frying pan. Add the snapper skin-side up. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to a warm serving plate and cover loosely with foil.
- 3. Add the lemon juice to the pan and whisk to blend with the pan juices. Pour over fillets, add the chopped parsley, and sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
SESAME CRUSTED RED SNAPPER WITH GINGER DRESSED SNAPPY VEGGIES AND CURRY COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
PANFRIED GROUPER WITH ALMONDS
Steps:
- Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Check the fish for bones and remove with tweezers, if necessary. In a food processor, combine the almonds, allspice, salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, and paprika. Pulse until finely ground, but do not over process or the nuts can become oily. In a shallow baking dish, spread out the nut spice mixture. Dredge the fillets in the mixture, one at a time, shaking off the excess.
- In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Fry the fillets for about 3 minutes on each side, until light brown. With a slotted spatula, remove the fish to a warm platter or individual serving plates and scatter with the parsley sprigs. Serve with wedges of lemon.
ALMOND-CRUSTED SNAPPER
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the nuts in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, shaking or stirring occasionally, until the nuts are brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place in a food processor and pulse until ground. Place the almonds, roasted garlic, mustard, virgin olive oil, parsley, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a bowl and mash to a paste. Place a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the olive oil. Sprinkle the snapper with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to the pan, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp, about 2 minutes. Turn the fillets over and spread the top with the almond mixture. Place in the oven and bake until the crust is well browned, about 6 minutes. Serve on a large platter.
SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
These crisp sugar snap peas offsetthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet; place in oven. Toast until almonds are golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely. Transfer half the almonds to a cutting board, and chop coarsely. Place remaining half in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until almonds are finely chopped, 15 to 20 seconds. Add coarsely chopped almonds, and stir to combine.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until all ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
FISH - RED SNAPPER ALMONDINE - JERRY RECIPE
Provided by á-3615
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Dip the fillets in flour, season with salt and pepper and saute in butter (fresh about 10 min. per inch-frozen about 20 min per inch) Meanwhile, chop the almonds and brown them in melted butter. Remove the fillets to a hot platter and add the almonds to the pan in which the fish was cooked. Add the lemon juice, heat the mixture through, and pour over the fillets. Variation, Add 1/4 cup dry white wine to the pan juices along with the almonds and the lemon juice. Quickly bring to a bubbling boil and pour over the fillets
SNAPPER ENCRUSTED WITH ALMONDS
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 500°F. Mix the mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl set aside. Place the almonds on a length of plastic wrap or wax paper. Make 4 slits through the fleshy parts of the fish on each side, cutting through to the bone. Brush the mayonnaise mixture over both sides of the fish, leaving the head and tail uncoated. Roll the fish in the almond meal, making sure that all of the mayonnaise-coated parts are covered. Place the fish on a rack set on a rimmed sheet pan, as if it were swimming, spreading open the sides of the interior cavity to help the fish balance spray with oil. Bake until the nut-covered skin is crisp and the flesh exposed by the slits appears cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the fish to a platter, using 2 spatulas. To serve, lift the flesh of the fish from the bone with a spatula, using the cuts in the sides to help separate it into portions.From Homemade In A Hurry. Text copyright © 2006 by Andrew Schloss. Cover photograph copyright © 2006 by Noel Barnhurst. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- Choose the right snapper: Look for a fish that is firm and has a slightly translucent appearance. Avoid fish that looks dull or has any signs of bruising or discoloration.
- Prepare the snapper properly: Before cooking, be sure to scale and gut the fish. You can also remove the head and fins if desired. Score the fish's skin in a crisscross pattern to help it cook evenly.
- Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the snapper in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to enhance its flavor. Allow the fish to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the snapper carefully: Snapper is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it carefully. Pan-frying, baking, or grilling are all good methods for cooking snapper. Avoid overcooking the fish, as this will make it dry and tough.
- Serve the snapper with a delicious sauce or topping: A simple lemon-butter sauce or a salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro are both great options. You can also top the snapper with toasted almonds or pine nuts for a crunchy texture.
Conclusion:
Snapper is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and flaky texture, it is a great choice for a main course. By following these tips, you can prepare a delicious and flavorful snapper dish that your family and friends will love.
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