Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Coconut Cilantro Sauce recipe

Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Coconut Cilantro Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min

A delicious and flavorful dish featuring pan-seared red snapper topped with a creamy coconut cilantro sauce.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 fillet with sauce)

Fish

  • 4
    Red Snapper fillets
  • 1dash
    Salt
  • 1dash
    Black pepper
  • 2tbsp
    Olive oil

Coconut Cilantro Sauce

  • 1bundle
    Cilantro
  • 1
    Lime, juiced
  • 3clove
    Garlic
  • 1
    Small white onion
  • 1/2cup
    Coconut cream
  • 1
    Green chili (optional)

How to make Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Coconut Cilantro Sauce

Prepare and Cook the Fish

  1. Pat the snapper fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.

    Step 1.1: Pat the snapper fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

  3. Place the fillets skin-side down and sear until crispy. Flip and cook until the fish is cooked through.

    Step 1.1: Place the fillets skin-side down and sear until crispy

Make the Sauce

  1. Blend cilantro, lime juice, garlic, onion, coconut cream, and chili (if using) until smooth.

  2. Pour the creamy cilantro coconut sauce over the seared snapper or serve on the side.

Tips & Tricks

  1. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.