Red Snapper with Lemon Butter
Elevate your seafood dinner with this luxurious yet easy-to-make Red Snapper with Lemon Butter. Tender red snapper fillets are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh parsley. The balance of zesty lemon, rich butter, and delicate fish ensures every bite is packed with flavor, while a quick cooking time makes it perfect for both busy weeknights and elegant dinner parties. This recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a crisp white wine, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for seafood lovers, this dish is as impressive as it is simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Red snapper fillets
- 1 whole Lemon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cups All-purpose flour
Instructions
Rinse the red snapper fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Extract the juice from one half and reserve the other half for garnish.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Set these aside.
Dredge the red snapper fillets lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the red snapper fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then gently flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the cooked fish from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt and foam slightly, then add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.
Stir in the lemon zest and juice and cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on low heat to reheat the fish.
Transfer the fillets to serving plates and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices from the reserved half. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 476 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 2948 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 257.3 g | 515% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.6 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 4455 mg | 95% | |
*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.
