Baked Red Snapper Fillets

Elevate your seafood dinner with these tender and flavorful Baked Red Snapper Fillets, an easy yet elegant dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring fresh red snapper seasoned with a harmonious blend of paprika, salt, and black pepper, this recipe shines with a buttery garlic-lemon sauce that infuses every bite with zesty, aromatic goodness. The fillets are topped with fresh parsley and thin lemon slices, then gently baked to perfection for a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome meal pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply craving a delicious seafood recipe, this baked red snapper delivers restaurant-quality results right from your oven.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces red snapper fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 lemon lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Pat the red snapper fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Place the red snapper fillets in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle the garlic-lemon butter sauce evenly over the fillets.

Step 6

Top each fillet with a slice or two of lemon and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Step 7

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Serve the baked red snapper fillets warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1115.4 grams (1115.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1713

Total Fat 78.40g	101%
Saturated Fat 24.20g	121%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 414mg	138%
Sodium 2944mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 10.60g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.40g	12%
Total Sugars 2.60g
Protein 254.10g	508%

Vitamin D 1905IU	9524%
Calcium 342mg	26%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 4489mg	96%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.0%

Protein: 57.6%

Carbs: 2.4%