Snapper Snacks

We will continually add to this collection of the Original Snapper Snatchers’ favorite seafood recipes centered around our catches. We would ask that you send us yours as well but keep them simple. Original Snapper Snatchers like easy fixings that go well with ice-cold beverages and hot conversations. Please give us your name (first only is OK), the name of your recipe along with your city, state and country. Send your recipes to The Snapper Chef

Simple Blackened Red Snapper

1 SnapperSnatcher t-shirt
1 SnapperSnatcher hat
1 SnapperSnatcher beverage huggie
4 red snapper filets (about 4 ounces each) *
Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Blackened Redfish Magic
˝ cup butter or butter substitute
French bread

Put on t-shirt and hat.
Place cold beverage in huggie.
Cook outside on grill side burner or fish cooker. (DO NOT COOK INSIDE)
Use a cast iron skillet large enough to hold all 4 fillets.
Sprinkle seasoning liberally over fillets on both sides until coated.
Place butter or butter substitute in skillet and heat on high until bubbling.
Put filets in skillet and cook on high for about 4-5 minutes on each side – do not overcook.
Carefully remove filets from skillet and pour reserved liquid in bowl as dip for French bread.

Grilled Red Snapper with Snatcher Marinade

1 SnapperSnatcher t-shirt
1 SnapperSnatcher hat
1 SnapperSnatcher beverage huggie
4 red snapper filets (approximately 4 ounces each) *
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves of minced garlic
1-2 large jalapeno peppers finely chopped (depending on degree of heat desired)
1 small sweet onion finely chopped (preferably Vidalia)
Juice from 1 fresh lime
Ľ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Put on t-shirt and hat
Place cold beverage in huggie.
Line a shallow dish with a single layer of fish filets.
Mix olive oil and lime juice in a bowl and blend well.
Combine with onion, pepper, cilantro and garlic.
Pour marinade over filets and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally.
Heat grill to high and then reduce to medium.
Remove filets from marinade and place on grill coated with non-stick spray.
Grill filets until fish flakes easily – approximately 5 minutes on each side.
Heat marinade in saucepan on medium for approximately 4 minutes.
Serve snapper with marinade on the side and spoon over as seen fit.
Yields 4 servings

Garlic Grilled Snapper

1 SnapperSnatcher t-shirt
1 SnapperSnatcher hat
1 SnapperSnatcher beverage huggie
4 red snapper filets (approximately 4 ounces each) *
6 tablespoons butter
4 cloves of minced garlic
2 limes
Old Bay or your favorite seafood seasoning

Put on t-shirt and hat
Place cold beverage in huggie.
Melt butter and saute garlic in it until soft, approx. 3 to 5 minutes.
Cut the 2 limes in half and squeeze the juice into the garlic & butter.
Coat both sides of the filets with the mixture.
Sprinkle seafood seasoning evenly over filets.
Heat grill to high and then reduce to medium.
Place filets on foil-covered grill.
Grill approximately 10 minutes on each side basting with remaining butter mixture.
Yields 4 servings

Cajun Red Snapper

1 SnapperSnatcher t-shirt
1 SnapperSnatcher hat
1 SnapperSnatcher beverage huggie
6 (6 ounce) fillets red snapper *
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Put on t-shirt and hat
Place cold beverage in huggie.
On a large piece of wax paper, mix together paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, thyme, basil, garlic powder, and oregano.
In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter or margarine with oil. Brush both sides of the snapper filets with the butter mixture, reserve the remaining butter mixture. Coat both sides of the filets with the seasoning-mixture.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it. Drizzle half of the remaining butter-oil mixture on one side of fish fillets. Place fillets butter side down in pan.
Cook over a high heat until the fish is deeply browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining butter-mixture over the fish and flip the fish over.
Cook until fish is browned and flakes when tested with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt.

Pan Seared Red Snapper

1 SnapperSnatcher t-shirt
1 SnapperSnatcher hat
1 SnapperSnatcher beverage huggie
2 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper *
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Put on t-shirt and hat
Place cold beverage in huggie.
Rinse snapper under cold water, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, rice vinegar, mustard, honey, green onions, and ginger.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip snapper fillets in marinade to coat both sides, and place in skillet.
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour remaining marinade into skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

* You can substitute any firm, white fish for the snapper but GrouperSnatcher or AmberjackSnatcher just doesn't sound the same.