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Baked Red Snapper with Soy Ginger Sauce plated

Baked Red Snapper with Soy Ginger Sauce

This dish combines the rich flavors of sesame oil and fresh ginger with the delicate taste of red snapper fillets. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a great way to enjoy a gourmet meal at home. The fragrant sauce complements the fresh fish fillets from the Gulf of Mexico. Here's everything you need to know to make this fish recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Red Snapper Fillets:

  • 4 red snapper fillets about 4 oz each

For the Sauce/Marinade:

  • ¼ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce if you’re not gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 inch piece of fresh Ginger, peeled If you're using pre-chopped ginger, use about ½ tablespoon. If you're using pre-pressed ginger use about one teaspoon
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil

For the Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • Chopped and/or thinly sliced green onions spring onions
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine coconut aminos (or soy sauce), honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Blend until smooth.
  • Marinate the Fish: Place the red snapper fillets in a plastic bag or small bowl and add 2 tablespoons of the sauce/marinade. Seal the bag and marinate for about 15 minutes as your oven preheats.

Cooking the fish fillets

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly grease a glass baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • Bake the Fish: Place the marinated snapper fillets in the baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Broil the Fish: Turn on the broiler to 500°F and broil the fish for an additional 2-3 minutes. This step is crucial to remove excess moisture and ensure the fish is not mushy.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Heat the Sauce: While the fish bakes, pour the remaining sauce into a small saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat until it starts to boil lightly.
  • Thicken the Sauce: Mix ½ tablespoon cornstarch with ¼ cup water and add to the sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Serving

  • Check the Fish: Ensure the fish is cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
  • Sauce and Garnish: Remove the fish from the oven, place fish on a service platter or plate, cover it with the thickened sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds, cilantro, green onions, and red pepper flakes. Serve with lime wedges.
Keyword Baked Fish Recipe, Fish Recipe, Red Snapper, Soy Ginger, TGBTG
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