Best 4 Spicy Red Snapper Cakes Recipes

SPICY RED SNAPPER

Steps:

• On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic, and oregano.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with oil.
• Brush both sides of snapper fillets with butter mixture, reserve remaining.
• Coat both sides of fillets with seasoning mixture.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
• Drizzle half of remaining butter mixture on one side of the fillets and place fillets butter side down in pan.
• Cook over high heat until the fish is deeply browned.

SNAPPER CAKES

Steps:

• Put the fish into a food processor and process for 3 minutes, or until you have even chunks. (do not over process as these cakes should have a bit of texture).
• Transfer the fish to a bowl and add the chopped beans, lemongrass, sweet chilli sauce, coriander, basil, sugar, fish sauce, and kaffir lime leaves and mix together thoroughly.
• Taking 1 tablespoon of mixture at a time,hand roll each tanlespoon into a neat ball. Flatten ball slightly with the palm of your hand and place on a tray. Repeat with the rest of the remaining mixture.
• You should have approx 16 balls in total.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1- 2 hours.
• Remove the cakes and toss the cakes in the flour lightly dusting them.
• Place some oil in a fry pan and heat oil to very hot. Fry the cakes in batches, for about three minutes each, or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towls.
• Serve with extra sweet chilli sauce or tartare sauce.

OVEN BAKED RED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Wash the fish thoroughly and dry on paper towels. Score both sides of fish 3 times. Combine the minced garlic and jalapeno and stuff mixture into each of the 6 slits. Rub the fish with salt, pepper and all-purpose seasoning. Let fish marinate for 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator for more intense flavor.)
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the okra and bell pepper and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Make a slit down the center of the fish's belly. Stuff the belly of the fish with the okra and peppers and the chopped parsley. Place the fish on a rectangular piece of buttered foil. Place the remaining butter on top of the fish and drizzle with with the white wine.
• Seal the fish in the foil, but leave a slight opening to allow the steam to escape. Place the fish on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and transfer from foil to a serving dish, along with the juices collected in the foil.

BAKED SPICY SNAPPER WITH RICE NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium low. Place the halved garlic clove in the oil until the oil is garlic infused. (If you are on a low fodmap diet, remove the garlic from the oil).
• Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the fish in a baking dish. Drizzle with the garlic infused olive oil and the juice of 2 limes. Sprinkle Chinese 5 spice powder all over the fish, so it is lightly coated. Very lightly sprinkle cayenne pepper and garlic powder, if using, over the fish.
• Place the fish on the top rack of the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until done. Do not flip.
• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• In a large skillet, warm 1/2 tbsp sesame oil and 1/2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Add shallots (if using) and cook 4-6 minutes until translucent. Add the jalapeno, bell peppers, green beans, carrots, and tamari. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer until the vegetables reach the desired degree of tenderness.
• Serve over the noodles and top with the crispy, spicy fish.