Herb-Packed Snapper

4 Red snapper fillets; 4oz ea

2 ts Chinese hot bean paste *

1/4 c + 1 Tbsp parsley; chopped

1 tb Chives; chopped

1 tb Flour; all-purpose

12 Sundried tomato halves

1 tb Olive oil

1 1/2 tb Lemon juice

1/2 oz Pine nuts; toasted

1 cl Garlic; minced

1.
With sharp knife, score skin of fillets several times.
Spread
bean

paste evenly over skin.
In small bowl, combine parsley and
chives; sprinkle herbs and flour evenly over snapper.
Place wax
paper over snapper and press down firmly.
Set aside.
2.
Cover
tomatoes with 1/2 cup boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and

reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
Chop tomatoes and set aside.
3.
In large
nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil.
Place snapper in

skillet, skin-side down; cook 4 minutes.
With spatula, gently
turn and cook 3 minutes longer, until cooked through.
Remove
snapper to plate and keep warm.
4, Stir the lemon juice and
remaining 2 teaspoons oil into skillet.

Add tomatoes and reserved liquid, pine nuts and garlic; cook 1
minute, until heated through.
Spoon sauce evenly over snapper.

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