posted by Terrytx 11-02-100 11:02 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Red Snapper with Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Recipe By :
Cuba Cocina by Joyce LaFray
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 to 3 Tbl. butter or margarine
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 lbs. red snapper or other firm white fish fillets
1 cup cilantro-lime sauce (recipe follows)
1 sweet white Bermuda onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
1 lemon and 1 lime, sliced lengthwise, for garnish
Melt the butter in a skillet and add garlic and fish. Saute until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Do not overcook. Place fish on a warmed serving platter. Pour sauce over fish or serve on the side. Garnish dish with onion, cilantro sprigs and citrus slices. Serves 4.
For the cilantro-lime sauce:
1/4 lb. butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
3 Tbl. fresh lime juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco
3 Tbl. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Melt butter and add the onion, lime juice, Worcestershire, Tabasco, cilantro and salt. Simmer for a few minutes over medium-low heat. Remove to a food processor and blend until smooth. Serve warm.