Paleo Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs

Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Paleo Baked Snapper with Lemon and Herbs, a light and flavorful dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring tender snapper fillets infused with the bright zest of fresh lemon, fragrant garlic, and a medley of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and thyme, this recipe is a celebration of clean, wholesome eating. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and baked to perfection, the fish retains its moisture and delicate flavor thanks to a simple foil-covering technique. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is paleo-friendly, low-carb, and packed with protein, making it ideal for a healthy lifestyle. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a truly satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces snapper fillets
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Place the fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in an oven-safe baking dish.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the fillets.

Step 5

Zest and juice the lemon, then pour the lemon juice over the fillets and sprinkle the zest evenly.

Step 6

Chop the parsley and dill finely, and distribute them over the snapper fillets.

Step 7

Strip the leaves from the thyme sprigs and scatter over the fish.

Step 8

Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then sprinkle over the fillets.

Step 9

Season the fish with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 10

Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil to keep the fish moist and flavorful.

Step 11

Bake for about 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 12

Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon slices or herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(626.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	835.2

Total Fat 40.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 220mg	0%
Sodium 2635.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein 111.1g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 310.4mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2537.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 50.7%

Carbs: 8.0%