Snapper is boiled with an exotic blend of tart, spicy ingredients to create a wonderfully fragrant Asian-style broth.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
256 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper, and turmeric. Cook and stir until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour water into skillet, and mix in lemon grass and tamarind juice. Season with salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 2
Stir snapper into boiling mixture. Cook 10 minutes, or until fish pieces are easily flaked with a fork.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt to taste
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 cups water
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
6 cloves garlic, crushed
8 shallots, chopped
6 stalks lemon grass, ground
¼ cup tamarind juice
2 pounds red snapper fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
