Acqua Pazza: Poached Red Snapper

Yield Serves 4
RECIPE Ingredients
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 generous pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup mixed olives
  • 4 Lobster Gram Red Snapper Fillets, thawed
  • 2 cups fish stock or clam juice
  • Flat-leaf parsley or microgreens for garnish
Recipe notes
Acqua pazza, which means "crazy water" in Italian, refers to a classic Southern Italian dish where white fish (sea bass, cod, halibut) is gently poached in a light, aromatic broth. For this version, we poached red snapper in a flavorful, tender, and easy-to-prepare recipe. Your favorite white wine and plenty of crusty bread are the perfect accompaniments. .
RECIPE Preparation
  1. In a sauté pan or skillet large enough to hold the snapper fillets in one layer, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
  2. Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes; add wine and sauté about 1 minute more. Add olives and continue to sauté about 1 minute.
  3. Top mixture with snapper fillets, flesh-side-up. Season fillets with salt and pepper. Add enough fish stock (or clam juice) to come about halfway up the side of the fish. Add a bit of water if necessary to reach the correct level.
  4. Cover partially and allow the fish to gently simmer until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Garnish with parsley or microgreens and serve with plenty of crusty bread.