Snapper Livornese
Elevate your dinner table with the vibrant and flavorful Snapper Livornese, a classic Italian seafood dish that combines tender red snapper fillets with a zesty tomato-based sauce. Perfectly seared snapper is simmered in a fragrant medley of crushed tomatoes, dry white wine, briny Kalamata olives, and capers, with a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. This one-pan recipe is as easy as it is delightful, taking under 40 minutes to prepare. Garnished with fresh parsley, Snapper Livornese is perfect for serving with crusty bread, pasta, or sautéed greens, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant dinner. Whether you're hosting guests or treating yourself to a hearty and wholesome meal, this dish is sure to transport your taste buds straight to the Italian coast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces red snapper fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly coat the fillets with flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the snapper fillets and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove the fillets and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dry white wine, sliced olives, capers, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Return the snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fish. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Sprinkle the cooked dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Optional: Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or a side of sautéed greens for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 5468 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.6 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 269.7 g | 539% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.6 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 19.7 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 6881 mg | 146% | |
*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.
