Oven Poached Red Snapper With Vegetables

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This recipe can be made with whole red snapper or with fillets. the skeletons are cooked to make fish sauce or use store bought.

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Steps

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Fillet the red snappers and set aside , or buy snapper fillets.

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Cut 1 tablespoon mint leaves into strips using chiffonade style of cutting.

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Roll leaves lengthwise and slice into thing strips.

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Set aside.

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Place snapper skeletons in a saucepan and cover with water , add a pinch of salt and simmer for 45 minutes , then strain to make fish sauce.

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Or use store bought fish sauce.

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Preheat oven to 400f arrange fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.

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Top with zucchini , squash , mint sprigs , fish broth , white wine , butter and olive oil.

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Bake 10-12 minutes , or until fish is cooked through.

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Remove fillets and vegetables to serving dish , discarding mint sprigs.

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Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan and reduce until it thickens slightly.

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Remove from heat and add lemon juice and mint strips.

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Pour over fillets and serve.

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Garnish with additional fresh mint.

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Ingredients

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red snapper, zucchini, yellow squash, mint, fish stock, dry white wine, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, of fresh mint, salt & freshly ground black pepper