Pan-Seared Snapper in Japanese-Style Tagine
A delicate and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of snapper with the rich spices of a traditional Tunisian tagine, served Japanese-style with a hint of soy sauce.
Ingredients
- β12 oz snapper fillets (4)fresh and sustainable
- β1 tsp Tunisian tagine spice blendavailable at most international markets
- β2 tbsp soy saucelow-sodium for best flavor
- β2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking and finishing
- β2 tbsp lemon juicefreshly squeezed for best flavor
- β1-inch piece gingergrated for added flavor
- β1/4 cup green onionsthinly sliced for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the snapper fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the snapper is cooked through.
- 6
Meanwhile, combine the Tunisian tagine spice blend, soy sauce, lemon juice, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
- 7
Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the snapper with the tagine sauce.
- 8
Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately.