Curried Red Snapper

Name: Curried Red Snapper
Ingredients: 2 pounds red snapper fillets; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 10 cilantro sprigs

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds red snapper fillets
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
10 cilantro sprigs

Directions

1

Cut the red snapper into small pieces and place in a bowl.
2

Season with the salt, black pepper, scallion, and curry powder.
3

Allow the fish to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4

When you are ready to proceed, heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan.
5

Add the fish and saute until it is lightly browned on both sides.
6

Add the peppers, garlic, coconut milk, water, tomatoes, and onions.
7

Cover the fish and bring to a boil.
8

Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer until the fish is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
9

Also, add a touch more curry, if necessary, for your taste.
10

Finish with fresh cilantro leaves.
11

Serve this splendid dish with white rice and fried plantains.