Yucatan Style Snapper

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 - 4 lbs red snapper, dressed, head on
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup green olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground annatto seed or 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Over medium heat saute garlic and onion in olive oil until onion turns clear.
  2. Stir in olives, red pepper, cilantro and annato or paprika and cook stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add orange juice, lime juice and seasonings. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Place fish on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to envelop fish. Pour sauce over fish and wrap bringing longer sides of foil over fish and folding edges down loosely and crimping to seal.
  5. Place on cookie sheet and bake 30 to 35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Note: Annato seed may be purchased in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store or at a Hispanic grocer. If unavailable, they may be omitted. The sauce will be less intense in color but the flavor will not be altered much.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

667 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.1g 32% DV
Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV
Carbs 67.1g 24% DV
Fiber 18.6g 66% DV
Sugar 9.3g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10414.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2065.3mg 44% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 160.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 185.7mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 984.5mg 76% DV
Iron 38mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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