Jul 14 2026
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Red Snapper Recipe

Inspired by The Monroe
Time1h
Serves2

Black lentil stew, Seminole pumpkin, avocado, cilantro pistou

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Ingredients

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Black Lentil Stew

Seminole Pumpkin

Avocado Cilantro Pistou

Red Snapper

Method

Black Lentil Stew

  1. 1

    Prepare Lentils

    Rinse the black lentils under cold water and drain.

  2. 2

    Sauté Onion

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Carrot and Garlic

    Add the diced carrot and garlic to the pot and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add Spices

    Stir in the cumin and smoked paprika, cooking for another minute.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed black lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Cook Lentils

    Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Seminole Pumpkin

  1. 7

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 8

    Prepare Pumpkin

    Toss the diced Seminole pumpkin with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

  3. 9

    Roast Pumpkin

    Spread the pumpkin on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

Avocado Cilantro Pistou

  1. 10

    Blend Pistou

    In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, cilantro leaves, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.

  2. 11

    Season Pistou

    Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.

Red Snapper

  1. 12

    Heat Skillet

    Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

  2. 13

    Prepare Snapper

    Pat the red snapper fillets dry with a paper towel, then season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 14

    Cook Snapper

    Once the skillet is hot, place the fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.

  4. 15

    Flip Snapper

    Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

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