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
- 4Red Snapper fillets
- 1dashSalt
- 1dashBlack pepper
- 2tbspOlive oil
Coconut Cilantro Sauce
- 1bundleCilantro
- 1Lime, juiced
- 3cloveGarlic
- 1Small white onion
- 1/2cupCoconut cream
- 1Green chili (optional)
How to make Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Coconut Cilantro Sauce
Prepare and Cook the Fish
Pat the snapper fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Place the fillets skin-side down and sear until crispy. Flip and cook until the fish is cooked through.
Make the Sauce
Blend cilantro, lime juice, garlic, onion, coconut cream, and chili (if using) until smooth.
Pour the creamy cilantro coconut sauce over the seared snapper or serve on the side.
Tips & Tricks
This dish pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
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