Heart-Healthy Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your dinner table with this Heart-Healthy Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs, a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. This recipe features tender red snapper fillets infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh thyme, parsley, and lemon zest, all brought together with a drizzle of heart-smart olive oil. The addition of juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant garlic creates a vibrant medley of textures and aromas, while a quick bake in the oven ensures a flaky, perfectly cooked fish every time. Ready in just 40 minutes, this low-calorie, high-protein meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve hot and fresh for a satisfying seafood entrée that’s both light and wholesome! Keywords: baked snapper, heart-healthy recipes, lemon and herb fish, easy seafood dinner, healthy weeknight meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Red Snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Fresh lemon
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Place the fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil on both sides.
Step 4
Zest the lemon and set aside. Slice the lemon thinly.
Step 5
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Step 6
Sprinkle the lemon zest, sliced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the fillets.
Step 7
Lay the lemon slices over the snapper fillets, slightly overlapping them.
Step 8
Add fresh thyme and parsley on top of the fillets.
Step 9
Distribute the cherry tomatoes around the fish in the baking dish.
Step 10
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 11
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to give the fish a slightly golden finish.
Step 12
Check that the fish is done; it should flake easily with a fork.
Step 13
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1211.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1537.5 |
| Total Fat 54.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 352.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1771.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.5g | |
| Protein 255.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1904.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 362.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4785.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories