Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrotto RistoranteSnapper Siciliano Recipe

Snapper Siciliano Recipe

Inspired by Grotto Ristorante
Time50m
Serves4

Capellini-crusted, jumbo lump crab, Roma tomatoes & shrimp sauce

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Ingredients

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Crust

Method

Preparation of Crust

  1. 1

    Cook Capellini

    Boil capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Crust

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cooked capellini, salt, and sauté until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Preparation of Filling

  1. 3

    Combine Filling Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together crab meat, diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Shrimp Sauce Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook Shrimp

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add shrimp, white wine, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble Dish

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer crispy capellini crust, followed by the crab filling, and top with snapper fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until snapper is cooked through and flaky.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the baked snapper topped with shrimp sauce. Enjoy!

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