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Yellowtail Snapper with Orange & Pineapple Salsa

June 12, 2015 by Nicole Coudal

Recently some friends went offshore and brought back enough beautiful Yellowtail Snapper to share with those of us who couldn’t fish that day.  When I get access to Yellowtail Snapper, I like to prepare it very simply, in order to savor the delicious, light and delicate texture.  My go-to preparation is a saute with a light sauce (eg. herb/wine/butter) or fresh fruit salsa, in order to not overpower the fish.  For this dish, I made a pineapple and orange salsa — a cold, crunchy compliment to the hot and savory fish.

Yellowtail Snapper is a beautiful fish.  When cooked, it is mildly flavored and simply delicious.  Serve with some jasmine rice, a green salad, or just about anything, but the main course will really shine!

Yellowtail Snapper with Orange & Pineapple Salsa
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
3 mins
Total time
8 mins
 
An easy and tasty way to enjoy fresh Snapper with a fruity salsa.
Author: My Delicious Blog
Recipe type: Seafood
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the Fish:
  • 2 Yellowtail Snapper fillets
  • ¼ c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tb. unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
For the Salsa:
  • 2 oranges, peeled & chopped (I used Minneolas). Reserve the juice.
  • ½ c. fresh pineapple, chopped (reserve the juice)
  • ½ jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tb. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tb. honey
  • ⅛ tsp. kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the salsa by placing all ingredients in a small bowl and mixing well. Be sure to mix in some remaining pineapple and orange juices. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  2. Heat a nonstick skillet over high/medium heat. Toss in olive oil and butter.
  3. Season the flour with salt and pepper; dredge the fish fillets in the seasoned flour.
  4. Place fillets in hot pan. Reduce heat to medium.
  5. Cook approx. 1-2 minutes on first side, then turn and cook other side 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan and place on serving dish. Top with salsa.
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Filed Under: Fish & Seafood Tagged With: cod, grouper, haddock, orange, pineapple, scallions, scrod, snapper, yellowtail snapper

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