Red Snapper Scampi

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this flavorful Red Snapper Scampi, a delightful twist on the classic shrimp scampi. Tender red snapper fillets, pan-seared to perfection, are nestled atop a bed of buttery, lemon-garlic capellini infused with a touch of dry white wine and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. This elegant yet simple dish is brought to life with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, making it light, zesty, and perfect for an impressive weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe pairs gourmet-quality seafood with a quick and easy preparation, satisfying both convenience and sophistication. Serve with a crisp white wine for the ultimate culinary pairing, and watch this Red Snapper Scampi become a new favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6-oz each) red snapper fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves (minced) garlic
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces capellini (angel hair pasta)
• 4 pieces (for garnish) lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Cook the capellini (angel hair pasta) according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Season both sides of the red snapper fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the red snapper fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium, then add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon juice, chicken broth, and red pepper flakes, and let the sauce simmer for another 2 minutes to slightly reduce.

Step 7

Add the cooked capellini to the skillet, tossing gently to coat the pasta in the scampi sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.

Step 8

Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet, nestling them into the pasta. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish and let everything heat through for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish and pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1372.2 grams (1372.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2155

Total Fat 97.10g	124%
Saturated Fat 37.00g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 376mg	125%
Sodium 2928mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 114.20g	42%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 5.30g
Protein 200.00g	400%

Vitamin D 1361IU	6804%
Calcium 299mg	23%
Iron 7mg	40%
Potassium 3506mg	75%

*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: 41.0%

Protein: 37.5%

Carbs: 21.4%