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Baked Snapper

Cultural Context

Baked Snapper is a beloved dish in coastal regions, particularly in Australia and Mediterranean countries, where fresh fish is abundant. Traditionally, it showcases the simplicity of local ingredients, celebrating the flavors of the sea. Modern variations often include different herbs and spices, adapting to local tastes and preferences, making it a versatile choice for dinner parties or casual family meals.

MediterraneanAUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
big snapper
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
chopped parsley
salt
pepper
1 lemon
2 tablespoons chili flakes
chopped onion
lemongrass
cherry tomatoes
fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Napoli sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
50 milliliters olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
water or chicken stock

snapper

🥗Healthier: cod

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Cod is a leaner option, while tilapia is often more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol, while vinegar provides acidity.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a budget-friendly fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free, while crackers can be less expensive.

1

Prepare a big snapper for cooking.

2

Make a seasoning mixture with 50 milliliters of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1 tablespoon of Napoli sauce, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 2 tablespoons of chili flakes to the seasoning mixture.

4

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon, ensuring to remove the seeds.

5

Chop lemongrass, ginger, and garlic, and mix them into the seasoning.

6

Add a handful of chopped onion to the seasoning mixture.

7

Wash and clean the snapper, removing guts and scales.

8

Make cuts in the flesh of the snapper to allow seasoning to penetrate.

9

Massage the seasoning into the snapper, ensuring it gets into the cuts and inside the fish.

10

Place the seasoned snapper in a baking tray.

11

Top the snapper with chopped onion, whole garlic, parsley, and cherry tomatoes.

12

Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 30-35 minutes, checking after 15 minutes for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

seasoningstuffingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking trayknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fishshellfish

Also Known As

Snapper au GratinOven-Baked Snapper

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