Heart-Healthy Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Heart-Healthy Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs, a flavorful and nutritious dish perfect for seafood lovers. Featuring tender red snapper fillets drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with fresh lemon zest, garlic, and a medley of herbs, this recipe delivers bright, citrusy flavors in every bite. Cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness while complementing the delicate texture of the fish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple bake in the oven, this wholesome dish is low in fat, rich in omega-3s, and packed with fresh ingredients. Serve it as a light yet satisfying main course for a healthy family dinner or an impressive meal for entertaining guests. Perfect for those striving for heart-friendly, nutrient-dense recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Red Snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Fresh lemon
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Place the fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil on both sides.
Zest the lemon and set aside. Slice the lemon thinly.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Sprinkle the lemon zest, sliced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.
Lay the lemon slices over the snapper fillets, slightly overlapping them.
Add fresh thyme and parsley on top of the fillets.
Distribute the cherry tomatoes around the fish in the baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to give the fish a slightly golden finish.
Check that the fish is done; it should flake easily with a fork.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 54.4 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 1771 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 255.3 g | 511% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.6 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 4786 mg | 102% | |
*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.
