- 4 snapper fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1 ripe tomato, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 50 ml of olive oil
- 50 ml of dry wine
- 2 tablespoons of hot sauce
- 400 grams of macaroni
- 500 ml of heavy cream
- 200 grams of grated mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the side dish:
The first step of this recipe is to sear the fish.
In a pan, add a little salt, and when it’s hot, place the snapper fillets skin side down. This will allow them to brown and stay flat; otherwise, cooking causes them to shrink and lose their shape.
They should stay like this over medium heat for 5 minutes. Then, remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
To prepare the sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the diced onion and, once it starts to change color and brown, incorporate the peppers, garlic, and then the diced tomato.
Remove to incorporate all the elements. Check the seasoning with salt and pepper, and let it cook for about 8 minutes. When it reaches a high temperature, add the wine and allow the sauce to reduce over low heat.
The reduction of the wine with the onions and peppers will begin to thicken. At this point, add the fillets of snapper that you had reserved. Gently place them in the sauce and cover carefully to avoid breaking the portions, as that would affect the presentation.
Let them cook covered over medium heat for about 5 minutes. After this time, they will be ready to serve.
Chef Iván presented this dish accompanied by macaroni in cheese sauce and a warm salad of Swiss chard.
If you want to make this side dish, cook the macaroni in the usual way, and once they are soft, drain them and set them aside. In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat, and before it comes to a boil, add the mozzarella cheese. Stir well and incorporate the macaroni into this delicious sauce. Adjust the salt and pepper to your taste.
Alternatively, if you prefer to try the snapper with a different side dish, remember that you can choose from our recipes on CiberCuba Cocina. Don’t forget to share a photo with us if you make this delicious dish. Enjoy your meal!