Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this vibrant and flavor-packed Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce! Perfectly pan-seared red snapper fillets boast crispy, golden skin and tender, flaky flesh, paired with a zesty and slightly fiery sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, and a touch of honey for a delightful balance of sweetness and heat. Infused with red chili flakes, garlic, and butter, this glossy sauce beautifully complements the delicate fish. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness and served with tangy lemon wedges, this dish is a bright and refreshing take on seafood. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal. Pair it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, restaurant-worthy experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces red snapper fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the red snapper fillets. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, and red chili flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-6 minutes, reducing slightly to thicken.
Lower the heat and stir in the butter until it melts, creating a glossy sauce.
Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the spicy orange sauce over them. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Enjoy your Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce with a side of steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3010 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 255.8 g | 512% | |
| Vitamin D | 47.7 mcg | 238% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 4911 mg | 104% | |
*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.
