Lemon Red Snapper with Herbed Butter
A fragrant herbed butter and roasted lemon slices complement the sweet, nutty flavor of red snapper for a super-fresh dish. Complete the meal with colorful Sautéed Zucchini and Bell Peppers.Prep: 9 minutes; Cook: 13 minutes
Prep: 9min
Total: 22min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and about 1 1/2 teaspoons herbed butter)
Nutrition Facts: calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34 g, Saturated Fat 4.1 g, servingSize None, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar None, Trans Fat None, unSaturated Fat None
Ingredients:
- 2 lemons
- Cooking spray
- 4 (6-ounce) red snapper or other firm white fish fillets
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, basil, or parsley)
- Fresh herb sprigs (optional)
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Cut 1 lemon into 8 slices. Place slices, in pairs, on a rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Grate remaining lemon to get 1 teaspoon lemon rind; set aside. Reserve lemon for another use.
- Place 1 fillet on top of each pair of lemon slices. Combine salt, paprika, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over fish. Bake at 425° for 13 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
- While fish bakes, combine reserved lemon rind, butter, and herbs in a small bowl.
- Place fish and lemon slices on individual serving plates; top each fillet with herbed butter, spreading to melt, if desired. Garnish with herb sprigs, if desired.
30 Best Ways to Cook Snapper
Try these snapper recipes for an easy fish dinner any night of the week! From baked to grilled to fried, there are plenty of tasty ways to prepare snapper.
Ingredients:
- 2 Baked Red Snapper
- 2 Lemon Red Snapper with Herb Butter
- Cajun-Style Blackened Snapper
- Pan-Seared Red Snapper
- Grilled Lemon Garlic Red Snapper
- Cajun Yellowtail Snapper with Mango Avocado Chutney
- Roasted Red Snapper Italian Style
- Oven-Baked Whole Yellowtail Snapper
- Pan-Fried Yellowtail Snapper
- Caribbean Grilled Snapper with Garlic Aioli
- Blacked Seared Yellowtail Snapper With Sauteed Vegetables
- Crispy Skinned Florida Yellowtail Snapper
- Snapper Fish Tacos
- Mangrove Snapper Chowder
- Red Snapper en Papillote
- Foil-Wrapped Oven-Baked Red Snapper
- Fire-Roasted Snapper Wrapped in Green Corn Husks
- Red Snapper Open-Faced Sandwiches
- Blackened Red Snapper with Fresh Salsa
- Spaghetti with Snapper, Oregano, Olives, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Snapper Piccata
- Fried Red Snapper Bites
- Dominican Fried Red Snapper
- Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks
- Mediterranean-Style Red Snapper
- Jamaican Steamed Fish
- Broiled Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter
- Red Snapper Cakes with Avocado Tomatillo Sauce
- Snapper Ceviche
- Snapper in Dark Ale Butter
Instruction:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!
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FAQ
What is the best way to eat red snapper?
What does snapper go well with?
- 1 – Grilled Asparagus.
- 2 – Scalloped Potatoes.
- 3 – Succotash.
- 4 – Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.
- 5 – Cilantro Lime Rice.
- 6 – Grilled Corn Salad.
- 7 – Sauteed Spinach and Garlic.
How do you prepare snapper?
