Baked Red Snapper in Dill Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Baked Red Snapper in Dill Sauce, a dish that brings vibrant flavors and creamy elegance to your table. Perfectly seasoned red snapper fillets are bathed in a luxurious dill-infused cream sauce, accented with fresh garlic, zesty lemon, and a delectable buttery finish. This quick and easy recipe, with just 40 minutes from prep to plate, delivers restaurant-quality results right from your oven. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this baked fish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying dining experience. Indulge in the delicate freshness of dill and lemon while enjoying the tender, flaky texture of red snapper in every bite—truly a standout seafood recipe that’s simple yet sophisticated!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) red snapper fillets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Zest the lemon, then cut it in half and juice one half. Set the zest and juice aside.
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the flour to the garlic and stir, cooking for an additional minute to make a light roux.
Slowly whisk in the heavy cream, ensuring there are no lumps. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh chopped dill. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
Place the seasoned red snapper fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining tablespoon of melted butter.
Pour the dill sauce evenly over the fillets, ensuring each piece is well coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish the baked red snapper with the remaining fresh dill and serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 465 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2819 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 182.7 g | 365% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 3183 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
