The snapper is a delicious and versatile fish that can be prepared in many ways. In this article, we offer you 5 unique snapper recipes that you absolutely must know and try to delight your guests at your family meals or with friends !
Grilled Snapper with Chimichurri Sauce
For this first original recipe, we are going to prepare a delicious grilled snapper and accompany it with a spicy chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 whole snapper,
- olive oil,
- lemon juice,
- salt and pepper,
- flat parsley,
- garlic,
- red pepper (optional),
- white wine vinegar.
Preparation
First of all, clean the snapper and season it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for half an hour. Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing together chopped parsley, crushed garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and chili flakes (if you like spicy dishes).
Heat your grill and brush it with oil. Cook the snapper for about 10 minutes on each side, regularly brushing it with the marinade. Serve the fish hot, drizzled with chimichurri sauce.
Snapper fillet with cream of celery and potatoes
This recipe highlights the subtle taste of the snapper fillet thanks to the creamy celery sauce and melting potatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 snapper fillets,
- 500 g of firm-fleshed potatoes,
- 1 celeriac,
- 25 cl of liquid cream,
- butter,
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Cook the potatoes whole with their skin in boiling salted water. Meanwhile, peel and cut the celery into small pieces. Steam them, then blend with the cream to get a creamy puree. Salt and pepper to your liking.
In a hot pan, melt a little butter and sear the snapper fillets for 3 minutes on each side. Serve the fillets piping hot accompanied by the celery puree and potatoes. You can garnish the plate with a few sprigs of parsley for the final touch.
Snapper tartare with citrus and wasabi
To add some zing to your meal, try this snapper tartare with its tangy citrus flavors and a hint of wasabi.
Ingredients
- 400 g of snapper fillet,
- 1 orange,
- 1 grapefruit,
- 1 lime,
- wasabi paste,
- olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
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Preparation
Start by cutting the snapper fillet into small cubes. Then, peel the citrus fruits and take out the supremes (skinless segments). Mix the fish with the citrus, a little olive oil, salt, pepper and, according to your opinion, the desired amount of wasabi. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours before serving chilled.
Snapper confit in olive oil, tomatoes and olives
This Mediterranean recipe pairs snapper with a tasty compote of tomatoes and black olives.
Ingredients
- 1 whole snapper,
- cherry tomatoes,
- pitted black olives,
- olive oil,
- herbs of Provence,
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place the snapper in an oven-safe dish, drizzle it generously with olive oil, sprinkle with Provence herbs, salt and pepper. Add the cherry tomatoes and olives around the fish.
Bake for about 40 minutes, regularly basting the fish with warm olive oil. Serve this dish hot, accompanied by a green salad and garlic croutons for a crunchy touch.
Snapper on the Plancha, Virgin Sauce with Capers and Artichokes
The plancha cooking allows to retain all the flavors of the snapper and enjoy a tender and crispy texture. The virgin sauce with capers and artichokes brings a kick and character to this dish.
Ingredients
- 4 snapper fillets,
- olive oil,
- lemon juice,
- capers,
- marinated artichokes (in jar),
- crushed tomatoes,
- diced onion,
- chopped garlic,
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Heat up your plancha and brush it with olive oil. Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper, then grill them on the plancha for about 3 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, prepare the vierge sauce by mixing together all the ingredients listed above (capers, artichokes, tomato, onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice). Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve the snapper fillets piping hot, accompanied by their virgin sauce for a dish as colorful as it is delicious!