Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Baked Red Snapper with Garlic and Herbs recipe. The combination of aromatic herbs and zesty lemon creates a dish that is both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Red Snapper Fillets:
4 fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Olive Oil:
3 tablespoons
Garlic:
4 cloves, minced
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Lemon Zest:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon
Dried Oregano:
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme:
1 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley:
1 tablespoon, chopped
Lemon Wedges:
For serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Snapper: Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the dish, skin side down.
- Mix the Herbs: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Coat the Fillets: Brush the herb mixture generously over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the baking dish before cooking.
- This recipe also works well with grouper or halibut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
