Red Snapper With Sambal
Red Snapper With Sambal is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Score the skin of 4 red snapper fillets in 1/2" crosshatch pattern; season both sides with salt.
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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 perfectionScore the skin of 4 red snapper fillets in 1/2" crosshatch pattern; season both sides with salt.
Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
Combine 1 finely grated garlic clove, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek), and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar in a small bowl; spoon over snapper, making sure marinade penetrates score marks.
Heat broiler.
Drizzle snapper with olive oil and broil until charred in spots and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.