Red Snapper with Garlic Delight
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Red Snapper with Garlic Delight recipe, a dish that combines perfectly seared red snapper fillets with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This vibrant recipe brings out the natural flavors of the fish, enhanced by the aromatic combination of fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of thyme. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking time, this quick yet luxurious meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The crispy-skin red snapper is bathed in the decadent garlic butter sauce, making every bite a burst of flavor. Served with your favorite side dish, this recipe is sure to wow your taste buds and guests alike. Perfect for those seeking flavorful seafood recipes, easy skillet dinners, and mouthwatering garlic and lemon dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Red snapper fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot and shimmering, place the red snapper fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a warm plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Allow it to melt, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant (do not let the garlic burn).
Stir in the lemon juice, fresh thyme, and chopped parsley. Simmer the sauce for 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top.
Serve the red snapper immediately with the garlic butter sauce drizzled over it. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and pair with your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 345 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 2784 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 182.2 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 3213 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.
