Ritzy Red Snapper
Elevate your weeknight dinner with "Ritzy Red Snapper," a simple yet sophisticated seafood dish guaranteed to impress! This recipe features tender red snapper fillets topped with a buttery, golden crust made from crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, and a vibrant blend of fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the fillets are baked to perfection, creating a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture beneath the irresistible crispy topping. A hint of paprika adds a subtle smoky kick, while a drizzle of lemon juice brightens every bite. Perfect for a quick seafood indulgence, this dish pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or steamed vegetables, making it a versatile and delightful addition to your dinner repertoire. Looking for easy, oven-baked fish recipes? This is the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) red snapper fillets
- 1 cup (crushed) Ritz crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh parsley
- 2 cloves (minced) fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (grated) parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt, black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to form a crumbly topping.
Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and place them skin side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the top of each fillet with olive oil and drizzle with lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Spoon the Ritz cracker mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing gently to create a crust.
Bake the fillets in the preheated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
Remove the fillets from the oven, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3200 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 187.7 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3224 mg | 69% | |
*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.
