Indulge in our delicious braised snapper, a dish that highlights the delicate flavours of fresh fish combined with aromatic herbs and spices. This recipe features tender snapper fillets slow-cooked to perfection in a rich broth, making it ideal for a comforting dinner. Serve it with your choice of sides for a wholesome meal. Order high-quality snapper from Pearl Seafoods and enjoy reliable delivery across Sydney, ensuring your ingredients are always fresh for a delightful culinary experience.
1 small red chilli, finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
400g canned diced tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine or fish stock
Salt and black pepper, to tast
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, to serve
Steps
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about 8 minutes until soft. Stir in the capsicum, basil, oregano, and red chilli, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the capsicum is tender.
Deglaze the pan with the white wine, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes and simmer gently for about 35-40 minutes until the tomatoes are very tender. You may need to add a little water to the sauce as it cooks. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the olives and capers. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Carefully place the snapper fillets into the tomato sauce, ensuring there is space around each fillet for even cooking. Cover with a tight-fitting lid or foil and return to medium heat until the fish is just cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Spoon the tomato and pepper sauce over and around the fish, and serve immediately.
