Baked Red Snapper Fillets Recipe

Flaky, juicy baked red snapper fillets, bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce! This easy recipe is inspired by Cajun cuisine and is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use any white, flaky fish like redfish, speckled trout, bass, or tilapia for a delicious and adaptable meal. Ready in under 40 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 442 kcal
Protein 91g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Red Snapper Fillets

  • 4 (6 ounce) red snapper fillets
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped green onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

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How to Make Baked Red Snapper Fillets

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the saucepan. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  4. Season 4 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets generously with salt and black pepper.
  5. Place the seasoned fillets in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Pour the butter-onion-garlic mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Spoon the butter sauce over the fish halfway through cooking.
  8. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

76g

Carbs

1g

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