Description
Red snapper is a flavorful seafood dish that offers tender, flaky fillets enhanced with citrus and spices. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests with its vibrant colors and delicious aroma. Whether grilled, baked, or pan-seared, red snapper is a culinary delight that transforms your dining experience into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked for extra flavor)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the red snapper fillets under cool water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously apply the mixture over both sides of the fillets and let them marinate while you prepare for baking.
- Place the seasoned fillets on the lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with freshly chopped herbs and lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg