About the Recipe
This Savory Baked Red SnapperĀ is a rich, flavorful dish with a zesty tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic vegetables and warming spices. The snapper fillets are lightly coated in seasoned flour, baked to perfection, and basted in a delicious blend of tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder. This dish is easy to prepare yet full of bold flavors, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
4Ā toĀ 6Ā -Ā HouseĀ ofĀ MeatsĀ RedĀ SnapperĀ FilletsĀ
FlourĀ seasonedĀ withĀ saltĀ andĀ pepperĀ
3Ā tbspĀ ButterĀ
1Ā SmallĀ Onion,Ā choppedĀ
2Ā cupsĀ Celery,Ā choppedĀ
Ā¼Ā cupĀ GreenĀ PepperĀ orĀ RedĀ Pepper,Ā choppedĀ
3Ā cupsĀ CannedĀ TomatoesĀ
1Ā tbspĀ WorcestershireĀ SauceĀ
1Ā tbspĀ KetchupĀ
1Ā tbspĀ ChiliĀ PowderĀ
1Ā tbspĀ LemonĀ JuiceĀ
2Ā BayĀ LeavesĀ
1Ā MincedĀ GarlicĀ CloveĀ
Preparation
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F.
Step 2:
Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel, then coat them lightly in seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and place them in a baking dish.
Step 3:
In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for about 15 minutesĀ until softened.
Step 4:
Stir in the canned tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, chili powder, lemon juice, bay leaves, and minced garlic. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5:
Pour the sauce over the fillets and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, basting every 10-15 minutesĀ with the sauce. The fish is done when it reaches 165Ā°FĀ and flakes easily.
Step 6:
Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.