Recently I found a new local fish store that supplies all kinds of fresh fish and shell fish - yeahhh! Today's special was fresh West Coast Snapper fillets - they were lovely! Having found this new store, I hope to have more seafood dishes in the future.
With this recipe I kept it really simple, as I wanted the fresh snapper to be the main flavor coming through the dish. It has such a sweet light flavor - delicious even on it's own.
Fresh Snapper with Basil and Sun Dried Tomatoes:
2 fresh snapper fillets
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
3 large sun dried tomatoes in oil finely minced
3 Tblsp. fresh minced Basil
1 tsp. Herbamare Seasoning
1 rounded tsp. dried Greek Oregano
juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
1 Tblsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
fresh cracked black pepper
Rinse the snapper fillets and pat dry with a paper towel. Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet tucking in the thinner ends of the fish. Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
Thinly slice the shallot and arrange on top of the fillets. In a bowl combine the minced sun dried tomatoes in oil, fresh minced basil, Herbamare seasoning, Greek oregano, lemon juice, EVOO, and fresh cracked pepper, whisking with a fork to combine. Spoon over the snapper fillets.
Wrap up tightly tucking in the ends. Bake about 12-15 minutes depending on the size of your fillets. Serve along side any side dishes. I love how fresh this dish was, and even better - it came right out of our own local waters. 🙂
What a superb simple yet well-flavoured fidh dish! Great to see such an amazing fish, from your area! Yeahh!
Yum Yum Yummm! 🙂 xxx
Thanks Sophie...we feel pretty lucky to have such great fish!
I love snapper! I can "taste" in my mind just how good this recipe is, Ina!
Shirley
Thanks Shirley...we love it too - such a fresh tasting fish! 🙂
Wow Ina,
I can almost smell the gorgeous aroma from this fish! So going to make this.
Asmita - hope you enjoy! 🙂
I made it 3 times already & every time, it is fantastic!
Thanks Sophie...snapper is such a delicious lite tasting fish! 🙂