Description
Experience a culinary delight with our flavorful red snapper filet recipe. This simple yet gourmet dish combines fresh, succulent fish with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, creating a taste sensation that will elevate any meal. Perfectly baked to flaky perfection, it promises to impress your guests and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 red snapper fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the red snapper fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne (if desired).
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic with lemon juice and pour over the fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 red snapper fillet (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg