Spice-Rubbed Snapper With Lime And Cilantro
This zesty and aromatic broiled snapper recipe is a delightful dish that bursts with flavors of fresh lime, cilantro, and exotic spices. The snapper fillets are marinated in a fragrant mixture before being broiled to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both vibrant and delicious. Serve this dish for a special dinner to impress your guests with its appealing presentation and tantalizing taste. Enjoy!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 snapper fillets, each 6 oz.
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 Tbs. minced shallot
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Season the snapper with salt and pepper. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, turmeric, ginger, shallot and garlic. Add the snapper fillets and turn to coat well. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until the fish is opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Eat Well,</i> by Charity Ferreira (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 4.
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