Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 lbs

red snapper

butterflied, head and tail removed

2 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 cup

clam juice

0.5 cup

fresh parsley

minced

0.5 cup

fresh cilantro

minced

2 unit

shallots

minced

1 unit

lime

juice of

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse the red snapper and pat dry.

Step 3
~3 min

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4
~3 min

Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the fish.

Step 5
~3 min

Place the seasoned fish in a glass baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~3 min

Pour clam juice over the fish.

Step 7
~3 min

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~3 min

Place the dish on the middle rack of the oven.

Step 9
~3 min

Bake for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 10
~3 min

While the fish is baking, combine minced parsley, minced cilantro, minced shallots, and lime juice in a bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~3 min

Once the fish is done, transfer it to a serving platter, including all the juices from the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~3 min

Spoon the parsley and cilantro mixture generously over the fish before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.

Garnish with lime wedges for serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

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 a side of roasted vegetables or rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

A simple and healthy seafood dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Summer Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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