Seafood Recipes

BraisedSnapper

Snapper fillets cooked in a slow-simmered tomato sauce with capsicum, olives, capers and white wine.

Braised Snapper
4 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
1 hour 35 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

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.

Ingredients

  1. 4 snapper fillets (about 150–180g each)
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1 medium onion, finely sliced
  4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  8. 1 small red chilli, finely chopped (optional, adjust to taste)
  9. 400g canned diced tomatoes
  10. 1/2 cup dry white wine or fish stock
  11. 1/3 cup pitted olives
  12. 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  13. Salt and black pepper, to taste
  14. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  15. Lemon wedges, to serve

Method

  1. 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.
  2. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, allowing the liquid to simmer and reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Spoon the tomato and pepper sauce over and around the fish, and serve immediately.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Braised snapper is all about gentle cooking and layered flavour. Simmering the fish directly in the rich tomato broth allows the snapper to stay moist and delicate while absorbing the garlic, herbs, olives, and capsicum. The key is to cook the fish just until flaky so the natural sweetness of the premium seafood remains the star of the dish.

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NUTRITION

NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 340 kcal
  • Total Fat 14.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 18.0 g
  • Protein 36.0 g
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