Broiled Red Snapper with Za'atar Salsa Verde
Broiled Red Snapper with Za'atar Salsa Verde is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Transfer to a cutting board.
Let cool, then coarsely chop.
Heat broiler.
Season flesh side of snapper fillets with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with coriander.
Drizzle 2 Tbsp. oil onto a small rimmed baking sheet and place fish, flesh side down, on top.
Drizzle skin side with 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper.
Broil until skin is crisp and browned and flesh is cooked through, 8–10 minutes.
Remove fish from broiler and let rest 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix together cilantro, parsley, garlic, za’atar, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ cup oil in a small bowl; season salsa verde with salt and pepper.
Transfer fish to a platter, placing skin side up.
Stir lemon juice, banana peppers, and pine nuts into salsa verde and spoon over fish.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.