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Red Snapper With Coconut-Clam Broth

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The fennel seeds turn into an aromatic, crunchy crust on the skin.

Ingredients

4 servings

4 (5-ounce) red snapper fillets
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts
2 teaspoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Flaky sea salt
Olive oil (for drizzling)
  1. Step 1

    Heat stock in a medium pot over low; keep warm.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, sprinkle fish on both sides with kosher salt. Top skin side with fennel seeds, patting lightly to adhere.

    Step 3

    Heat coconut oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low. Working in 2 batches, cook fish, skin side down, until skin is crisp, 6–8 minutes. Turn and cook on other side 30 seconds.

    Step 4

    Divide stock among shallow bowls. Add a fish fillet to each, placing skin side up, and top with cilantro, sprouts, coconut, and some sea salt. Drizzle with olive oil.

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  • This recipe for the fish was fantastic! The crunch from the fennel is so unusual and delicious. The clam broth was underwhelming, I can't put my finger on it but perhaps next time I would do a clam broth with just clam juice white wine and butter.

    • mymariner

    • Chicago, IL

    • 2/21/2021

  • really great way to make snapper! the fennel crust had a wonderful flavor. I made this with the coconut creamed greens and brown rice which resulted in a super duper coconut-y meal. the coconut clam broth didn't add much for me, and I'll probably skip it next time for an easier weeknight meal.

    • annieyumyumyum

    • Oakland, CA

    • 1/14/2020

  • Delicious! This was amazing! So flavorful & not heavy. Your guests will think you ordered in form a restaurant! A little time intensive with the stock, but worth it.

    • emchick69811669

    • South Florida

    • 3/16/2019

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