Snapper Lena Recipe
Fresh Gulf Coast Snapper served with crab meat in a New Orleans wine and butter sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Snapper
Season the snapper fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Sear the Snapper
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the snapper fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Add Wine and Crab
Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in the crab meat and chopped parsley.
- 5
Combine and Serve
Return the snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the crab sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through before serving.
