Are you ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure? Prepare to be swept away by the most mouthwatering seafood recipe that promises to tantalize your palate and impress even the most discerning food lovers. This Saucy Snapper with Bay Shrimp is not just a meal—it's a gourmet experience that brings the fresh flavors of the ocean right to your dining table in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 snapper fillets
- 1 cup bay shrimp
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by patting snapper fillets dry with paper towels and seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place snapper fillets skin-side down into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes until skin becomes crispy and golden brown.
- Gently flip fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove snapper from skillet and set aside on a warm plate, keeping fish warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add diced tomatoes and bay shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are heated through and tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley into the sauce, stirring to combine and distribute flavors.
- Return snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the shrimp and tomato sauce over the fish to reheat and combine flavors.
- Plate the snapper fillets, generously topping each with the saucy shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Pat the snapper fillets completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown skin that will make your dish look and taste professionally prepared.
- Use a non-stick skillet and heat the olive oil until it's just shimmering to prevent the fish from sticking and achieve that perfect sear.
- Don't overcook the fish! Snapper is delicate and cooks quickly. The fish is done when it becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Fresh ingredients make all the difference. If possible, use fresh bay shrimp and ripe, juicy tomatoes for maximum flavor.
- Be gentle when flipping the fish to maintain the integrity of the delicate fillets and prevent them from breaking apart.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of both the fish and the saucy shrimp topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 191kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 130mg
