Sauteed Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Sauteed Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter! Perfectly pan-seared red snapper fillets boast a golden, crispy exterior and tender, flaky flesh, while a luscious ginger lime butter sauce adds a zesty and aromatic finish. This quick and elegant seafood dish combines the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice and zest with the warm, spicy notes of minced ginger, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight upgrade or a special occasion. Serve it alongside steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal that's as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6-ounce each) red snapper fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Dredge each fillet lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and begin to brown slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the minced ginger and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add the lime zest and juice, swirling the skillet to combine the flavors. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
Stir in the chopped parsley and spoon the ginger lime butter sauce over the cooked red snapper fillets.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2785 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 187.7 g | 375% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 3271 mg | 70% | |
*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.
