Red Snapper Baked with Orange

Elevate your seafood dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for **Red Snapper Baked with Orange**. This dish pairs the delicate, flaky texture of red snapper with the zesty brightness of fresh orange juice and zest, creating an irresistible citrus-infused marinade enriched with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, and minced garlic. Topped with thin slices of orange, the fish is baked to perfection, achieving a tender, melt-in-your-mouth consistency with a hint of caramelized sweetness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this oven-baked masterpiece is a healthy, gluten-free option that's as beautiful on the plate as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a light yet satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Red snapper fillets
• 2 medium Orange (zest and juice)
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 orange Orange slices
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Rinse the red snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Zest the oranges and then juice them into a small bowl. Reserve the zest and juice for the marinade.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Add the red snapper fillets to the bowl and gently coat them with the marinade. Let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 6

Lay the marinated fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over the top.

Step 7

Arrange thin slices of orange over each fillet for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the top.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let the fish rest for 2 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish the baked fillets with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1548 grams (1548.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1844

Total Fat 67.00g	86%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 352mg	117%
Sodium 2936mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 66.60g	24%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 50.50g
Protein 258.00g	516%

Vitamin D 1905IU	9524%
Calcium 524mg	40%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 5254mg	112%

*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: 31.7%

Protein: 54.3%

Carbs: 14.0%