Red Snapper in Cilantro
- 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs other white fish fillets
- 4 tablespoons limes or 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 cup fresh breadcrumb
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 tablespoons cilantro leaves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon grated limes or 1 teaspoon lemon peel
- fresh ground pepper
- warmed tortilla
- Rinse the fish under running cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Rub the fish with half of the lime or lemon juice and 1 teaspoons or the salt and place the fish skin-side down, in a lightly oiled heavy skillet.
- Add sufficient cold water to cover the fish and the simmer gently over low heat for 5 minutes, turning twice during the cooking time.
- In another skillet, heat half of the olive oil and add the breadcrumbs, garlic, remaining salt and 4 tbls.
- of the cilantro.
- Cook over a low heat stirring constantly until the crumbs are golden brown.
- Spread over the fish and simmer for 7-10 minutes, until the fish flakes easily.
- Blend the remaining lime or lemon juice and oil together and pour over the fish.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes
- Combine the remaining cilantro with the grated lime or lemon peel and sprinkle over the fish.
- Season with black pepper and serve with hot warm tortillas.
red snapper, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, fresh breadcrumb, garlic, cilantro, grated limes, fresh ground pepper, tortilla
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/red-snapper-in-cilantro-380254 (may not work)