Red snapper a la Santa Barbara

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Red snapper a la Santa Barbara is a traditional fish dish originating from Cuba. The dish consists of fried red snapper and a sauce that's served on the side. The ingredients used for the preparation of the dish include red snapper fillets, eggs, flour, shredded coconut, parsley, and oil. The fish is seasoned with salt, coated with flour, dipped in eggs, then rolled in a combination of shredded coconut and parsley before it's fried in hot oil until golden. Once done, the red snapper is served with a sauce consisting of onions, coconut milk, butter, white wine, flour, and annatto powder.