Description
A incredibly fast and flavorful baked red snapper recipe featuring fresh citrus zest, garlic, and herbs for a perfect weeknight seafood dinner.
Ingredients
4 Red Snapper fillets (6 oz each)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a better texture during baking.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and oregano.
Step 4: Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture over them, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Step 5: Season the fish with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Bake in the center rack of the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Ensure you do not overcook the fish; snapper can become dry quickly if left in the oven too long.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Seafood
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
