Fried Red Snapper Fillet

Total time: 15 min

Active time: 15 min

Serves: 3

Red snapper is tasty with substantial texture. The moderate hotness in this recipe brings out its flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound red snapper fillet

1 fresno pepper

1 bulb green onion (if available)

1 pinch salt

1 teaspoon oil

Steps

  1. Heat oil in pan under low heat.

  2. Mince fresno pepper. Add to pan.

  3. Add salt to pan and stir.

  4. Cut scallion into 1/4-cm or 1/10-inch rings. Set aside.

  5. Add red snapper fillet flash side down to pan. Increase heat to medium high. Let sit until half cooked through; about five minutes.

  6. Flip red snapper fillet. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until entire fillet turns opaque; about five minutes.

  7. Plate and sprinkle scallion on top.

  8. Serve immediately.