Green Pepper And Tomato Topped Snapper Recipes

ZIPPY TOMATO-TOPPED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of red snapper with lemon-pepper and salt. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , Combine the tomatoes, onion, celery, parsley and celery seed; spoon over snapper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

GREEN PEPPER- AND TOMATO-TOPPED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 1 (24x18-inch) sheet of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Layer coarsely chopped onion, bell pepper and tomatoes on center of sheet. Bring up 2 sides of foil over vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
• Place vegetable packet on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 6 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix onions, vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper sauce; set aside. Cook rice in water as directed on package.
• Spray fish and grill basket that has locking top with cooking spray. Place fish in basket. Place on grill with vegetable packet. Rotate vegetable packet 1/2 turn. Cover grill; cook 8 to 12 minutes, turning fish once, until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Place fish on serving platter; keep warm. Cut large X across top of packet; carefully fold back foil to allow steam to escape. Add grilled vegetables and parsley to green onion mixture; toss. Spoon over fish. Serve with rice.

GREEN PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, parsley in a bowl with your fingertips. Squeeze the juice of the lemon with the lemon half sitting upright. This will help prevent the seeds from falling into the bowl. The lemon juice will spill down over the sides of the lemon and the seeds will remain with the fruit. Squeeze the juice evenly over the salad. If the lemon is under-ripe, microwave it for 10 seconds before you cut into it. Next, sprinkle a tablespoon of vinegar over the salad -- just eyeball it. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the salad, add the salt, pepper and cumin. Toss again. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve.

RED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO-CITRUS TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F. Rub red snapper fillets on both sides with some of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place snapper in 9-inch glass pie dish. Mix remaining oil, tomatoes, tangerine pieces, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño in small bowl. Season topping to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon topping over snapper. Bake until snapper is just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.

GREEN PEPPER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, celery and onion. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir into tomato mixture. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

GREEN PEPPER AND TOMATO CURRY

Steps:

• Peel the tomatoes if you can be bothered- I don’t as I think they add a little extra flavour!
• Cut the green pepper and tomatoes into large chunks- peppers about 1 inch squares and tomatoes into quarters.
• Or open tin if cheating!
• Heat the oil in a wide pan and add the cumin seeds.
• Stir about, then add the green pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, mashing them down as they soften.
• Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala and brown sugar.
• Stir well, then simmer, covered, for 7 minutes, or until the pepper are cooked to your liking.
• Best served at once.

RED SNAPPER WITH CHUNKY TOMATO-BELL PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add wine and bring to boil. Add marinara sauce, roasted peppers and half of basil and cook until reduced to thick sauce, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat before continuing.)
• Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into small baking dish. Add fish; turn to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish. Bake just until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining basil over and serve.