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Chili Butter

Q U I C K  T I P S: Goes great with barbecued or broiled fish and chicken. Shelf life: 1 week in the refrigerator. 1 month in the freezer Fresh is always best. Never use concentrated juice. Because chile peppers contain that can burn […]

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

Q U I C K  T I P S: Because jalapeno peppers contain that can burn your skin and volatile oils  that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with jalapeno peppers, wear rubber gloves. […]

Spicy Red Snapper with Mango Salsa

Spicy Red Snapper with Mango Salsa

Spicy Red Snapper with Mango Salsa

June 28, 2017
: 4
: 1 hr 15 min
: 15 min
: 30 min
: Easy

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh red snapper fillets, cut into 4 equal servings
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 Mango
  • 1/4 cut thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded line peel
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 medium lime (cut into wedges)
  • Fresh cilantro (garnish)
Directions
  • Step 1 Rinse and pat dry fish with paper towels. Measure thickness of fish (very important for cooking time). In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1 tablespoon water. Brush onto fish.
  • Step 2 In another bowl, combine paprika,salt,cayenne pepper,ginger,allspice and black pepper
  • Step 3 Coat fish with dry ingredients. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on fish and coat completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Step 4 For the Mango salsa: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 mango peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups). 1 medium red sweet pepper, seeded and finely chopped. 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (also referred to as scallions). 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel. 2 tablespoon lime juice. 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Yields about 2 cups.
  • Step 5 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange fish skin side up in a shallow baking pan. Bake uncovered until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  Allow 4 to 6 minutes for each 1/2 inch of thickness. Before serving, brush fish with juices from pan. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
  • Step 6 Enjoy

Quick Tips:
Fresh is always best – never use concentrated juice.

Frozen fish may be used instead of fresh. Be certain that fish is completely thawed prior to use.

Red fish, haddock, or orange roughy will also work with this Caribbean inspired recipe.

If you are looking for a low-calorie meal, this recipe delivers! At only 222 calories per serving, don’t pass on dessert.