Red Snapper Parfait

Ingredients

4 - 2 ounces fillets red snapper
1 tablespoon Creole spice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
2 tablespoons chopped red pepper
1 cup diced papaya
2 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon toasted coconut
Salt and pepper
2 sprigs cilantro

Instructions

Season the fillets with the spice. In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Sear the fish until deep golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate. In a shallow dish, combine the lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, and red pepper. Place the fish in the dish and let it sit for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the papaya, coconut milk, and coconut. Place 2 tablespoons of the papaya mixture in the bottom of two parfait glasses. Place a fillet in each glass and top each with 3 tablespoons papaya mixture, then the snapper fillets. Top with the remaining papaya mixture. Garnish with cilantro sprigs. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Yield: 2 appetizers