Paleo Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Paleo Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs—a healthy, vibrant dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. Featuring tender snapper fillets, bathed in zesty lemon juice and infused with the fresh, fragrant flavors of parsley, dill, and thyme, this recipe is a wholesome celebration of clean eating. A touch of garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper bring everything together, creating a perfectly balanced combination. Ready in just 35 minutes, this oven-baked snapper is paleo-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and bursting with bright, Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Serve it hot with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad to complete this delightful, nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in an oven-safe baking dish.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the fillets.
Zest and juice the lemon, then pour the lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle the zest evenly.
Chop the parsley and dill finely, and distribute them over the snapper fillets.
Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs and scatter over the fish.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then sprinkle over the fillets.
Season the fish with sea salt and black pepper.
Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil to keep the fish moist and flavorful.
Bake for about 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices or herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.2 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2635 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2538 mg | 54% | |
*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.
