Broiled Red Snapper with Tamarind Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this Broiled Red Snapper with Tamarind Sauce, a quick and irresistibly flavorful dish perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. This recipe combines tender, flaky red snapper fillets with a tangy, sweet-and-savory tamarind glaze infused with tamari soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of lime. Broiled to perfection in just 10 minutes, the fish develops lightly caramelized edges while staying juicy and delicious. The drizzle of reserved tamarind sauce and a garnish of fresh cilantro adds a vibrant finishing touch. Serve this easy yet elegant dish with lime wedges for an extra burst of zesty flavor. Perfect for seafood enthusiasts looking for a healthy, gluten-free option packed with bold, exotic flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces red snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the broiler to high and position an oven rack about 4-6 inches from the broiler element.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly oil the foil to prevent sticking.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tamari soy sauce, tamarind paste, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, olive oil, and red chili flakes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Season both sides of the red snapper fillets with salt and black pepper.
Place the seasoned red snapper fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down (if the skin is still on).
Brush a generous amount of the tamarind sauce over the top of each fillet, reserving about a third of the sauce for serving.
Broil the red snapper for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The edges should be lightly caramelized, but be careful not to overcook.
Remove the fillets from the oven and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Drizzle the reserved tamarind sauce over the broiled fillets and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 808 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
