Red Snapper And Summer Vegetables Baked In Foil On A Salad Food

RED SNAPPER AND SUMMER VEGETABLES BAKED IN FOIL ON A SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• In a medium bowl, combine the vegetables with the olive salad, garlic, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Mix together to combine.
• Season the fish generously on both sides with the Emeril's Original Essence.
• Fold each piece of aluminum foil in half.
• Open each folded piece and place 1/4 of the vegetable mixture just below the crease and in the center of each foil square.
• Place a snapper filet on top of the vegetables.
• Drizzle each fillet with 1/2 a tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
• Fold the foil over the fillet and tightly crimp the edges to form a seal.
• Place the pouches on a sheet pan and place in the oven to bake for about 25 minutes.
• While the fish bakes, in a large mixing bowl, combine the frissee, baby spinach, endive and red onion.
• Season the lettuce with salt and cracked black pepper, and toss to combine.
• Divide the lettuces among 4 entrée plates.
• Remove the fish from the oven.
• Combine the shallots, vinegar and mustard in a medium bowl set over a plate covered by a dishtowel to prevent the bowl from moving while whisking.
• Whisk the mixture while gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup of the olive oil.
• Gently pierce each fish packet and whisk the juices into the vinaigrette.
• Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Place the fish and vegetables over each salad.
• Divide the vinaigrette evenly over the 4 salads and serve immediately with crusty bread.

BAKED SNAPPER WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a large piece of foil, drizzle olive oil and top with fish fillets. Top with leeks and red pepper. Season with dried tarragon, salt and pepper. Splash fish with 3-4 tablespoons wine. Fold foil up into a package and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes

OVEN POACHED RED SNAPPER WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Fillet the red snappers and set aside, or buy snapper fillets (easier). Cut 1 tablespoon mint leaves into strips using chiffonade style of cutting. Roll leaves lengthwise and slice into thing strips; set aside. Place snapper skeletons in a saucepan and cover with water, add a pinch of salt and simmer for 45 minutes, then strain to make fish sauce. Or use store bought fish sauce (easier).
• Preheat oven to 400°F Arrange fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Top with zucchini, squash, mint sprigs, fish broth, white wine, butter and olive oil. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish is cooked through (test with fork that it is flaky). Remove fillets and vegetables to serving dish, discarding mint sprigs.
• Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and mint strips (chiffonade). Pour over fillets and serve. Garnish with additional fresh mint.

RED SNAPPER FILLETS IN PACKAGES WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES & CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cut twelve 12-inch squares of aluminum foil or parchment paper.
• Set a square on the work surface so one corner points toward you.
• Below the imaginary midline that divides the square into two triangles, place a slice of tomato and a small amount of shallot; top with a piece of fish, a portion of the olives and capers, some salt and pepper, and a pinch of thyme.
• Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a few drops of oil.
• Fold the triangle top down over the fish.
• Seal the packages by firmly folding over the edges three times and place the package in a large baking dish.
• Repeat with the remaining squares and ingredients.
• Bake for 15 minutes, rotating the pan in the oven after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
• Carefully open one package; the fish should be opaque in the center.
• If it is not, reseal the package and bake the fish about 5 minutes longer.
• Serve 2 packages per person, allowing each diner to open his or her own at the table.