Description
A simple recipe that yields delicious results.
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Ingredients
- One whole 3-pound red snapper (cleaned and scaled)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems, plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded, minced)
- 2 scallions (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (plus more for rubbing)
Instructions
- Chop all of the ingredients except the oil together with a large pinch of salt. Transfer the paste to a small bowl and stir in the sesame oil. Make 5 parallel 3-inch-long slashes on each side of the snapper, slicing almost through to the bone. Lightly season the fish with salt and fill the slashes with the paste. Rub the fish all over with canola oil.
- Preheat the oven to 425℉ or grill at medium high heat. Transfer the fish to a heavy rimmed baking sheet, using 2 bamboo skewers pierce through the body of fish so it stands upright. Roast the fish for 25 to 30 minutes, until the flesh just flakes. Transfer the fish to a platter. Using 2 forks, lift the fillets off the bones and serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro and more scallions.