Red Snapper With Herbs Recipe

Experience a burst of Mediterranean sunshine with this elegant and quick Red Snapper recipe! Delicate red snapper fillets are baked to flaky perfection and drizzled with a vibrant herb oil infused with lemon. Serve this show-stopping dish with fluffy rice pilaf and your favorite green vegetables for a complete and unforgettable meal. This recipe also works beautifully with other firm white fish like sole. Adapted from Bon Appétit (December 1981).

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 9 mins

Calories 200.7 kcal

Protein 45g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Snapper With Herbs

Red Snapper Fillet
4 teaspoons olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons for herb oil
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground white pepper to taste
Cilantro
Parsley
Mint Leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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How to Make Red Snapper With Herbs

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Lightly brush four oven-safe plates with 1 teaspoon olive oil each. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste.
Place one red snapper fillet (about 4-6 oz each) skin-side up in the center of each plate.
Drizzle fish with 1 teaspoon olive oil per fillet. Season with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
Cover each fillet loosely with a piece of wax paper.
In a food processor, finely chop 1 cup of mixed fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, and oregano). With the food processor running, slowly pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil through the feed tube.
Transfer the herb oil to a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Set aside the herb oil.
Bake the fish for 4 minutes.
Remove plates from the oven and carefully discard the wax paper.
Let the plates stand for 30 seconds.
Spoon 2 tablespoons of the herb oil mixture over each fillet.
Serve immediately with rice pilaf and steamed green vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Seafood European Mediterranean American Healthy Gluten Free Summer Recipes Baking 30 Minutes Or Less

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Red Snapper With Herbs?

Red Snapper With Herbs takes about 24 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 9 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Red Snapper With Herbs?

Red Snapper With Herbs has approximately 200.7 calories per serving, with about 45 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Red Snapper With Herbs?

The key ingredients for Red Snapper With Herbs are Red Snapper Fillet, Olive Oil, Kosher Salt, White Pepper, Cilantro, Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.