Baked Red Snapper
A quick, baked red snapper filet, topped with fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, and lemon! A tender and delicious seafood recipe done in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 74kcal
Cost: $20
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- 1 garlic press
Ingredients
- 4 red snapper filets
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Prepare the snapper filets by removing the bones if they haven't been removed already. Run your finger along the edge of the fish to find the edges of the bones, and place two fingers around the bone. Then use tongs to pull the bone through your fingers without damaging the filet.
- Drizzle the snapper filets with extra virgin olive oil on both sides. Then season with salt, pepper, and pressed garlic.
- Place the snapper filets, skin-side down, onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Top with fresh chopped parsley, thyme sprigs, and slices of lemon. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 6-8 minutes or until the snapper reaches 145℉.
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Notes
- Ask your seafood counter or fishmonger to prepare the fish for you! They will be happy to debone and prep if you ask, and it will save you a little extra work.
- No matter what, a little bone will always sneak by inspection. I just let everyone know ahead of time when serving, especially if they don't eat fish.
- Bake on parchment paper. The skin will be slightly crisp and not stick to the parchment paper, vs trying to cook it directly on the baking sheet. If you do cook directly on the baking sheet, make sure to drizzle olive oil on the baking sheet.
- Use an instant-read thermometer. This is the only true way to know EXACTLY when the fish is done. It is the number one way to make sure you never overcook a fish again.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg
