Bermudian Snapper Delight Recipe Inspired by Island Flavors

Bermudian Snapper Delight

Embark on a culinary voyage to Bermuda with our exquisite Bermudian Snapper Delight, a vibrant and aromatic dish that brings the island’s rich maritime flavors to your table. Featuring the succulent snapper, a symphony of North American and Bermudian spices, and a hint of the island’s famed black rum, this dish captivates the senses. It’s a perfect fusion of flavors that showcases the island’s culinary diversity and the chef’s culinary prowess, designed to create a memorable dining experience for your taste buds.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert

Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 400 grams snapper fish, filleted
• 100 grams onion, finely chopped
• 50 grams celery, diced
• 100 grams tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 grams fresh thyme
• 2 grams bay leaves
• 50 ml black rum
• 30 ml sherry pepper sauce
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 50 grams butter
• 200 ml water
• 2 grams fresh parsley for garnish

Method

• Season the snapper fillets with salt and black pepper.
• In a pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
• Add celery and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
• Stir in thyme, bay leaves, black rum, and sherry pepper sauce, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add water, bring to a simmer, and gently place the snapper fillets in the pan.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the snapper is cooked through and flavors meld.
• Serve the snapper with the cooked sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Tips

• Fresh snapper brings the best flavor, so choose high-quality fish.
• Adjust the amount of sherry pepper sauce to your spiciness preference.
• Let the sautéed onions and garlic caramelize slightly for a sweeter flavor.

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