Red Snapper in Cilantro

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Add sufficient cold water to cover the fish and the simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes, turning twice during the cooking time.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Spread over the fish and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.

5. 5

   Blend the remaining lime or lemon juice and oil together and pour over the fish. Cook for 2-3 minutes

6. 6

   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.