Pan Seared Red Snapper with mango salsa | Red snapper fillet | easy and quick mango salsa

Crispy skin red snapper packs its flavor which tastes so good with tangy mango salsa with a hint of chili pepper heat.

I have tried red snapper recipes in different ways but mostly curry with mango and fries with typical South Indian seasoning. I wouldn't complain about that as it tastes heavenly. My exploration sense wanted to try this recipe for a very long time as it looks attractive.

In this recipe I used red snapper fish fillet. You can use your favorite fishes too. Salmon goes well with this recipe, I have heard. But when you salmon make sure you reduce your cooking time as salmon gets cooked faster than red snapper.

I have infused slight Indian touch in this recipe like using ginger garlic instead of just garlic and I have used home chilli powder ( curry powder) to replace all spice powder. Also it is better to marinate fish before you pan sear it to get some flavors in. Here’s a suggestion for you guys... it’s better not to add lime when you marinate as it overcooks the fish ( tried with my 2nd batch). You can squeeze lime when you are done with searing. 

Below is the recipe in detail. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh red snapper fillet
• Oil for shallow frying

Marination:

• 1 tsp paprika 
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp all spice powder or curry powder 
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp crushed ginger garlic
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp water

Mango salsa:

• 1 full mango peeled and chopped
• 1/4 Red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 finely chopped pearl onions
• 1 Green chili pepper seeded and chopped
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp vinegar ( white vinegar)
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method:

1. Cut the fish fillet into 2 to 4 inch pieces without bones.
2. Add the marination ingredients and rest the fish for 20 to 30 mins.
3. After 30 mins heat the oil for pan searing the fish. It will take only 2 tbsp oil for that.
4. Put the fish skin side down first. Cook for 2 to 3 mins over medium heat. 
5. Flip the fish gently and cook the other side for 2 to 3 mins.
6. Remove from heat.
7. For Mango Salsa - In a bowl add all the ingredients as stated above for "mango salsa". Give it a nice mix and your mango salsa is all set to go!
8. Enjoy the fish with the salsa and feel the tropical vibes!

Hope you like this recipe. I will post another interesting recipe soon. Have a wonderful day! For more interesting recipes, check out " Sindhuja Prem " YouTube channel.