Snapper Baked with Cumin and Lemon
Delight your taste buds with Snapper Baked with Cumin and Lemon, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This recipe combines tender, flaky snapper fillets with the warm earthiness of ground cumin, tangy fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic for an irresistibly fragrant and zesty marinade. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off baking process, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a dinner party centerpiece. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, this easy snapper recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. Elevate your seafood repertoire with this healthy and flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Snapper fillets
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Juice the lemon and set the juice aside, reserving 1 teaspoon of zest.
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Place the snapper fillets in the baking dish, skin-side down if they have skin. Brush the marinade generously over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the fillets to lightly brown and develop deeper flavor.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the cooked snapper as a garnish.
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 108.5 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1813 mg | 39% | |
*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.
