Nut-Free Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs
Elevate your weeknight dinner menu with this Nut-Free Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs, a simple yet flavorful dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. Featuring tender snapper fillets infused with the vibrant zest and juice of fresh lemons, this recipe is perfectly balanced with the earthy aroma of parsley and thyme. Minced garlic and a touch of olive oil bring out the rich, natural flavors of the fish, while a sprinkling of salt and black pepper ensures just the right seasoning. Topped with thin slices of lemon and baked to flaky perfection in under 30 minutes, this heart-healthy, nut-free dish is ideal for seafood lovers and those following an allergen-conscious lifestyle. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a lemon-herb quinoa salad for a complete meal that’s as stunning to serve as it is delicious to eat.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces snapper fillets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 whole lemon
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Place the fillets in a shallow baking dish.
Step 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets evenly.
Step 5
Zest one of the lemons and sprinkle the zest over the fish.
Step 6
Halve and juice the same lemon, then pour the juice over the fish.
Step 7
Thinly slice the second lemon and set aside for later use.
Step 8
Chop the fresh parsley and thyme finely. Mince the garlic cloves.
Step 9
Mix the herbs and garlic together in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the fillets.
Step 10
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
Step 11
Lay the lemon slices on top of each fillet.
Step 12
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place it into the preheated oven.
Step 13
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in color.
Step 14
Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Step 15
Serve the baked snapper fillets with your choice of side dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (592.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 949.0 |
| Total Fat 53.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 220mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2615.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.1g | |
| Protein 108.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 164.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1866.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories