Red Snapper Recipes
Red snapper is a mild, sweet fish perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing. This versatile seafood offers countless delicious recipes, from pan-seared fillets to tacos, ensuring a healthy and flavorful meal every time.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Grill
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Red Snapper Fillets or whole fish, cleaned and scaled
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil for pan-searing or grilling
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 piece Lemon sliced
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro for garnish
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Season the red snapper fillets with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil.
- For pan-searing: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the fish is cooked through and golden brown.
- For grilling: Preheat the grill to medium heat and cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes per side. Optionally, brush with olive oil while grilling.
- Serve with fresh lemon slices and garnish with cilantro. Pair with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Red snapper can also be used in tacos, served with mango salsa, or baked with herbs and spices for additional flavor variations.