Ingredients
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1 (1 1/2 pound) whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled
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½ cup fresh basil leaves, more for garnish
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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2 tablespoons fish sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
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2 red chile peppers, sliced diagonally
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons water
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2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
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Stuff cavity of snapper with basil leaves and set aside. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat until it smokes. Place snapper in the skillet, and quickly brown on both sides, about 1 minute total.
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Transfer to the roasting pan and drizzle with fish sauce. Reserve peanut oil in the skillet. Bake fish in preheated oven until flesh flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, reheat peanut oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, yellow pepper, and chile peppers. Cook until peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, rice vinegar, water, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until thickened to desired consistency. Pour sauce over snapper, and garnish with basil leaves to serve.
Cook's Tip
Large chiles are milder than small ones, so choose based on your heat tolerance.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 277 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 11g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 630mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin C 98mg | 109% |
| Calcium 85mg | 7% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1025mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
