Herbed Marinated Red Snapper

The Herbed Marinated Red Snapper delivers bold flavor, quick preparation, and consistent results. The recipe uses a fragrant blend of fresh herbs, aromatics, and mild heat to elevate tender red snapper fillets.

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Course: Al La Carte, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Healthy

Keyword: Baked Red Snapper Recipes, Best Marrinade for Red Snapper, How to cook red snapper, Marinated Red Snapper Recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Marinating Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings: People

Calories: 752kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

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Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1 cup fresh mixed herbs mostly cilantro with 1 tbsps each fresh oregano and thyme (roughly chopped)
1 elephant garlic peeled and roughly chopped (or 5 - 6 cloves smaller garlic)
1/2 red onion peeled and roughly chopped
2 scallions roughly chopped
1 medim poblano pepper seeds removed and freshly chopped
1 extra small habanero pepper OPTIONAL
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice cooking wine (we use premium shoaling)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Red Snapper

2 pounds fillet red snapper (2 fillets)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt adjust for your diet
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 batch of the marinade
1/2 red onion sliced (OPTIONAL)

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Instructions

Make the Marinade:

Dump the marinade ingredients into a mini food processor or blender. Pulse until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
1 cup fresh mixed herbs, 1 elephant garlic, 1/2 red onion, 2 scallions, 1 medim poblano pepper, 1 extra small habanero pepper, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon rice cooking wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Season the Red Snapper Fillets

Preheat oven 400/205 degrees Fahrenheit/celsius

In an oven proof rectangular baking dish, add the fish filets. Season with the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Splash on all the marinade and smother the fillets in the seasoning. If using red onions, mix them into the seasoning. Let the fish marinate for 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes.
2 pounds fillet red snapper, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 batch of the marinade, 1/2 red onion

Bake the Fish

Bake the fish for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 141/61 - 145/63 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius.
Serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!

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