Dominican Baked Red Snapper with Cassava Flatbread Crust, Sweet Pepper Mojo, and Rustic Taro Mash

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Lightly grease a baking tray or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

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   2. Place the red snapper fillets in a bowl and season them with the lime juice, half of the dried oregano, 3 grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining components.

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   3. Place the taro in a pot with enough water to cover and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-high heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender when pierced.

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   4. While the taro cooks, mix the cassava flatbread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the remaining dried oregano, and a pinch of black pepper, rubbing with your fingers until sandy and lightly moistened.

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   5. Arrange the red snapper fillets on the prepared tray. Press the cassava mixture onto the top of each fillet to create an even crust.

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   6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, or until the fish is cooked through and the cassava crust is golden and crisp.

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   7. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion, sweet peppers, and 1 chopped garlic clove. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but still slightly textured.

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   8. Add the white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the remaining black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Cook 1 minute more to create a warm, fragrant mojo. Remove from the heat.

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   9. Drain the cooked taro and transfer it to a bowl. Mash it rustic-style with the butter, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 more tablespoons of chopped cilantro. If needed, add a little of the reserved water gradually until you get a soft mash with some texture. Adjust salt to taste.

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    10. Serve a bed of rustic taro mash on each plate, top with a cassava-crusted red snapper fillet, and finish with the warm sweet pepper and red onion mojo spooned over or alongside.