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    05/05/2022

    Baked Lemon Garlic Red Snapper

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    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.

    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
    Table of Contents Show
    What is Red Snapper?
    What Does Red Snapper Taste Like?
    Ingredients You’ll Need
    How to Cooke Red Snapper
    How Long to Bake Red Snapper
    How to Tell When the Snapper Fish is Done Cooking
    Does Snapper Need to Be Flipped Halfway Through?
    What Can I Serve with Snapper?
    Easy Baked Red Snapper Recipe

    What is Red Snapper?

    Red snapper is a popular white fish that can be found in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a firm texture and a mild and delicate flavor. 

    What Does Red Snapper Taste Like?

    The flavor of red snapper can be described as slightly sweet, nutty, and mild. Its light flavor pairs well with garlic, butter, and other ingredients. 

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Red Snapper
    • butter
    • garlic
    • lemon
    • salt and pepper
    • optional minced parsley and capers
    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.

    How to Cooke Red Snapper

    • Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and let it cook for 1 minute. Zest the lemon and add it to the butter.
    • Thinly slice the zested lemon and place the slices in the bottom of a baking dish. Save any extra slices for the top of the fish.
    • Pat the red snapper dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Place the fillets on top of the lemon slices. Spoon or brush the garlic butter over the fish.
    • Bake at 425°F for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve garnished with parsley and enjoy!

    How Long to Bake Red Snapper

    Cooking times will vary based on the thickness and size of the fish. It cooks quickly, and takes about 10-15 minutes in a 425°F oven. 

    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.

    How to Tell When the Snapper Fish is Done Cooking

    Cooked fish will easily flake with a fork and the color is completely opaque when fully cooked. The most reliable way is to use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness, a reading of 140°F is the target temperature for fish. 

    Does Snapper Need to Be Flipped Halfway Through?

    No, turning the snapper while it cooks isn’t necessary and can cause the fillet to fall apart. 

    What Can I Serve with Snapper?

    Snapper is white fish which pairs well with a variety of sides. Some of our favorites include: 

    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Fajita Vegetables
    • Steamed Broccoli
    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.

    Easy Baked Red Snapper Recipe

    Red snapper is a versatile fish that can be enjoyed grilled, pan-fried, steamed, baked, or deep-fried. Our favorite way to cook snapper is to bake it with lemon, garlic, and butter. It cooks quickly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Izzy

    Ingredients 

    • 1 ½ lbs Red Snapper
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 lemon
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • optional minced parsley and capers for garnish

    Instructions 

    • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
    • Melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and let it cook for 1 minute. Zest the lemon and add it to the butter.
    • Thinly slice the zested lemon and place the slices in the bottom of a baking dish. Save any extra slices for the top of the fish.
    • Pat the red snapper dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Place the fillets on top of the lemon slices. Spoon or brush the garlic butter over the fish.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve garnished with parsley and enjoy!
    Author: Izzy
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    Filed Under: Dinner, Healthy, Recipes Tagged With: Red Snapper

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    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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