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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & 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

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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.
Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the saucepan. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Season 4 (6-ounce) red snapper fillets generously with salt and black pepper.
Place the seasoned fillets in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour the butter-onion-garlic mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
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.
Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

Fat

76g

Carbs

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Seafood The Americas Cajun & Creole Healthy Gluten Free Keto Baking

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Red Snapper Fillets?

Baked Red Snapper Fillets takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Red Snapper Fillets?

Baked Red Snapper Fillets has approximately 442 calories per serving, with about 91 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Red Snapper Fillets?

The key ingredients for Baked Red Snapper Fillets are Red Snapper Fillets, Salt And Pepper, Onion, Unsalted Butter, Green Onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced. See the full list with measurements above.