Red Snapper Baked with Cilantro
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Red Snapper Baked with Cilantro. Tender red snapper fillets are infused with the fresh, zesty combination of lime juice, garlic, and olive oil, then perfectly seasoned with ground cumin and a hint of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. The aromatic cilantro marinade coats the fish in a burst of herbaceous flavor, while sliced lime adds a bright citrusy finish. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish bakes to flaky perfection in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings or an elegant dinner party centerpiece. Pair with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a leafy green salad for a well-rounded, healthy meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Keywords: Red snapper recipe, baked red snapper, cilantro marinade, easy seafood dinner, healthy fish recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces red snapper fillets
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 4 pieces garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 whole sliced lime
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Rinse the red snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup of chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili flakes. Combine well to create an herb marinade.
Rub the marinade generously all over the red snapper fillets, coating both sides of each piece.
Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish. Arrange slices of lime on top of each fillet for added flavor during baking.
Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Remove the baked red snapper from the oven and garnish with additional fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Serve warm with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
178 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 548 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% | |
*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.
