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The Instacart guide to snapper steaks
About snapper steaks
Snapper is a naturally lean fish with a mild taste and flaky texture. When cut into steaks, it makes a delicious, versatile meal that pairs well with a wide variety of ingredients. Snapper steaks are a good choice for those who prefer a fish that does not have a fishy flavor.
There are 17 different types of snapper, with most harvested from the Gulf of Mexico, the South Atlantic, and the Caribbean. You can find snapper steaks cut from:
- Red snapper: Red snapper is one of the most popular white fish species. It has a sweet and slightly nutty flavor and a nice firm texture. It has a distinct rosy red hue on the outside with a white flesh that sometimes also has a red hue.
- Yellowtail snapper:Â Yellowtail snapper has a delicate flavor and is considered one of the best-tasting fish harvested off the coast of Florida. It has a similar texture to red snapper and takes on many different seasonings well.
- Vermillion snapper: Vermillion snapper has a similar taste to red snapper. It's mild with a hint of sweetness.
When shopping for snapper steaks, look for firm, shiny flesh. The snapper should spring back when you lightly press it and have skin with a natural metallic glow that doesn't look dull. Good snapper steaks should have a pleasant salty smell, similar to the ocean. If they smell fishy, then they are no longer good.
If you can get snapper steaks with the skin on, it will help keep them together during the cooking process.
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Snapper steak cooking tips
Snapper steaks will hold up well in various cooking methods, and the mild meat will work with many different seasonings and flavors. Some of the best cooking methods for snapper steaks include:
- Grilling: Snapper steaks work particularly well on the grill. Season the steaks with a mixture of paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, ground pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the snapper for about three to five minutes per side.
- Baking:Â Baking is a good way to cook snapper. It just needs a small amount of herb-infused butter, some salt and pepper, and lemon.
- Pan-roasting:Â Snapper steaks will cook up nicely when pan-roasted. Combine some paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a non-stick skillet, melt some butter and sear the snapper steaks. Drizzle some lemon juice and spices over the fish and flip. Cook on the other side for a few minutes, scooping some of the melted butter over the fish to baste.
- Broiling: The mild flavor of snapper is delicious with blackening and Cajun seasoning and then put under the broiler. Preheat the broiler, then brush the broiler pan with olive oil or cooking spray. Brush the snapper steaks with oil and the Cajun seasoning before placing them on the rack. Broil for about 10 minutes or just until the fish flakes. Top with a light, fruity salsa made with mango or pineapple.
No matter how you prepare your snapper steaks, resist the temptation to cook it longer than necessary. As soon as it starts to flake, it is done and should come off the heat.
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FAQs about snapper steaks
Most snapper steaks range from 1/4 to 1/3 pound per serving. When shopping for your snapper, you should get about 6 to 8 ounces of raw weight per person. One average size snapper steak per person is a good rule of thumb.
Snapper steaks are best if you cook them the day they are purchased, but if you can't cook them the same day, they will stay good in the fridge for two days. Make sure to wrap the fish tightly in plastic wrap. You can also put leftover cooked snapper steaks in the refrigerator for three to four days.
If you don't plan to eat your fresh snapper steaks within two days of buying them, you can store them in the freezer. Wrap the steaks in plastic wrap, making sure to remove all the air. Put them in the coldest area of your freezer, where they should last for up to a year. To thaw, put in the fridge, so they thaw out gradually, or run the snapper steaks under cold, running water.
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