Snapper Fillet with Asparagus Salad and Soy Dressing Recipe
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
- 1 small red chile, julienned
- 3 red Asian shallots, or 1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
- 4 (6 1/2 ounce) snapper fillets, skin on
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 bunches asparagus, cut into thirds on the diagonal and blanched
- 1 long cucumber, shaved into thin strips
- 1 large red chile, seeded and sliced finely on the diagonal
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Using a sharp knife, cut three slashes into the skin side of the fish and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a non-stick frying pan over high heat and add the oil.
- Place the fish skin-side down in the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
- Turn and cook on the other side for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and just cooked.
- Place the asparagus, cucumber, chile, mint and cilantro in a bowl and toss to combine.
- Serve the fish with the salad and drizzle with the soy dressing.
soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, red chile, shallots, snapper, vegetable oil, bunches asparagus, long cucumber, red chile, mint leaves, cilantro
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/snapper-fillet-with-asparagus-salad-and-soy-dressing-10075 (may not work)