Red Snapper in Cilantro Recipe #380254
Easy and delicious. Any white fish could be used. I like cod and halibut.
by nsomniak6
30 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 4 , 2 PIECES
- 2 lbs red snapper or other white fish fillets
- 4 tablespoons limes or lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 tablespoons cilantro leaves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon grated lime or lemon peel
- fresh ground pepper
For Serving
- warmed tortilla
- Rinse the fish under running cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the fish with half of the lime or lemon juice and 1 teaspoons or the salt and place the fish skin-side down, in a lightly oiled heavy skillet.
- Add sufficient cold water to cover the fish and the simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes, turning twice during the cooking time.
- In another skillet, heat half of the olive oil and add the breadcrumbs, garlic, remaining salt and 4 tbls. of the cilantro. Cook over a low heat stirring constantly until the crumbs are golden brown.
- Spread over the fish and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
- Blend the remaining lime or lemon juice and oil together and pour over the fish. Cook for 2-3 minutes
- Combine the remaining cilantro with the grated lime or lemon peel and sprinkle over the fish. Season with black pepper and serve with hot warm tortillas.
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