Red Snapper with Lemon Butter

Elevate your seafood dinner with this luxurious yet easy-to-make Red Snapper with Lemon Butter. Tender red snapper fillets are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with garlic and fresh parsley. The balance of zesty lemon, rich butter, and delicate fish ensures every bite is packed with flavor, while a quick cooking time makes it perfect for both busy weeknights and elegant dinner parties. This recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or a crisp white wine, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing centerpiece for any meal. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal for seafood lovers, this dish is as impressive as it is simple!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Red snapper fillets
• 1 whole Lemon
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 cups All-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the red snapper fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Zest the lemon and then cut it in half. Extract the juice from one half and reserve the other half for garnish.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley. Set these aside.

Step 4

Dredge the red snapper fillets lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, add the red snapper fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then gently flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove the cooked fish from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.

Step 8

In the same skillet, add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Allow it to melt and foam slightly, then add the minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, but do not let the garlic brown.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon zest and juice and cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 10

Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on low heat to reheat the fish.

Step 11

Transfer the fillets to serving plates and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices from the reserved half. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1145.1 grams (1145.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020

Total Fat 102.30g	131%
Saturated Fat 38.10g	191%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 476mg	159%
Sodium 2948mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 31.50g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3.20g	11%
Total Sugars 1.60g
Protein 257.30g	515%

Vitamin D 1905IU	9524%
Calcium 343mg	26%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 4455mg	95%

*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: 44.4%

Protein: 49.6%

Carbs: 6.1%