Description
A flavorful Hmong Snapper recipe that brings together fresh herbs, zesty marinades, and versatile cooking options, perfect for seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole red snapper
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 stalk lemongrass (smashed)
- 1 piece fresh ginger (sliced)
- Handful of cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 chili peppers (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the snapper by scaling and scoring it.
- Combine garlic, lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers into a marinade.
- Coat the snapper generously with the marinade, ensuring it gets into the cuts.
- Steam the fish on a bed of lemongrass for 15–20 minutes or grill wrapped in banana leaves for 8–10 minutes per side.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice and vegetables.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, opt for grilling with banana leaves.
- Adjust spice levels by adding or reducing chili peppers.
- Pair with steamed jasmine rice and green vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming/Grilling
- Cuisine: Hmong
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hmong snapper, Southeast Asian fish recipe, grilled fish, steamed snapper