Hawaiian Snapper Fish Recipes

HAWAIIAN FISH WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Arrange the mahi mahi fillets in the prepared baking pan. Pour lemon juice over the fillets, and sprinkle with thyme and basil. Top each fillet with pineapple. Pour milk into the pan, not directly on the fish.
• Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

PETER MERRIMAN'S KAMA 'AINA WHOLE FISH DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat the grill.
• Score the whole fish with criss-crossed marks, about 8 or 10, from head to mid-tail. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ginger, garlic, and chile flakes. Place 2 large pieces of aluminum foil, shiny side down, on a work surface. Place the ti leaves over the aluminum foil, to cover. Rub the mayonnaise mixture all over the fish and place on the ti leaves. Fold the ti leaves over the fish and follow with the aluminum foil to create a tight seal.
• Place the wrapped fish on the hot grill and grill for 10 to 12 minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the grill, carefully unwrap, and sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

BAKED OPAKAPAKA (SNAPPER) FILLETS WITH MACADAMIA CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Oil a baking pan with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Place the fish in the pan, and sprinkle with pepper and lemon juice.
• In a small skillet heat the rest of the butter. .
• Add the ground nuts.
• Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes making sure the mixture doesn't burn.
• Spread the mixture over the fish.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until done.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED SNAPPER

Steps:

• Clean and scale the fish. Rinse and pat dry. Rub salt and white pepper on fish meat. Place fish in a large fish steamer, and scatter with shiitake mushrooms. Steam for about 15 to 20 minutes on medium heat. Garnish with the ginger, green onions, and cilantro.
• Pour the soy sauce over the fish. Heat peanut and sesame oils in a saucepan until they are smoking. Carefully drizzle the hot oil over the steamed fish, and garnish with the fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.