Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce

Elevate your seafood dining experience with this vibrant and flavor-packed Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce! Perfectly pan-seared red snapper fillets boast crispy, golden skin and tender, flaky flesh, paired with a zesty and slightly fiery sauce made from fresh orange juice, orange zest, and a touch of honey for a delightful balance of sweetness and heat. Infused with red chili flakes, garlic, and butter, this glossy sauce beautifully complements the delicate fish. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness and served with tangy lemon wedges, this dish is a bright and refreshing take on seafood. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal. Pair it with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, restaurant-worthy experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces red snapper fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 pieces lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the red snapper fillets. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets, skin-side down, and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, and red chili flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-6 minutes, reducing slightly to thicken.

Step 5

Lower the heat and stir in the butter until it melts, creating a glossy sauce.

Step 6

Return the red snapper fillets to the skillet, spooning the spicy orange sauce over them. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through.

Step 7

Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

Step 8

Enjoy your Red Snapper with Spicy Orange Sauce with a side of steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1336.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1769.3

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 385.3mg	0%
Sodium 3010.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 255.8g	0%

Vitamin D 1907.0IU	0%
Calcium 361.3mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 4910.7mg	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: 33.1%

Protein: 56.6%

Carbs: 10.2%