Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 tsp

Fresh Thyme

chopped

1 tsp

Dry Mustard

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Black Pepper

freshly ground

24 unit

Snapper Fillets

1 cup

Chicken Broth

fat-free reduced sodium

0.5 cup

Clam Juice

2 unit

Garlic

crushed

1 unit

Yellow Onion

quartered

0.75 unit

Habanero Pepper

seeded

1.5 cup

Red Bell Pepper

thinly sliced

0.75 cup

Red Onion

thinly sliced

1 tbsp

Tomato Paste

1 tbsp

Honey

Step 1
~3 min

Combine chopped fresh thyme, dry mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Sprinkle the thyme mixture evenly on both sides of the snapper fillets.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, combine fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth, clam juice, crushed garlic cloves, quartered yellow onion, and seeded habanero pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5
~3 min

Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Discard the onion and habanero pepper from the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the seasoned snapper fillets to the pan.

Step 8
~3 min

Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9
~3 min

Carefully remove the cooked fish from the pan and keep warm.

Step 10
~3 min

Add thinly sliced red bell peppers, thinly sliced red onion, tomato paste, and honey to the cooking liquid in the pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 12
~3 min

Spoon the sauce over the cooked snapper fillets and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of habanero pepper to your desired level of spiciness.

Use fresh, high-quality snapper fillets for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice or quinoa.

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Rice and peas
Fried plantains

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Caribbean

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Haitian cuisine, often served during special occasions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Family Meal
Holiday

Popularity Score

65/100

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