Sauteed Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter

Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Sauteed Red Snapper with Ginger Lime Butter! Perfectly pan-seared red snapper fillets boast a golden, crispy exterior and tender, flaky flesh, while a luscious ginger lime butter sauce adds a zesty and aromatic finish. This quick and elegant seafood dish combines the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice and zest with the warm, spicy notes of minced ginger, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a weeknight upgrade or a special occasion. Serve it alongside steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal that's as stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6-ounce each) red snapper fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and minced)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Dredge each fillet lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Step 4

Carefully flip the fillets and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the fillets to a serving plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Step 5

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and begin to brown slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the minced ginger and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the lime zest and juice, swirling the skillet to combine the flavors. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped parsley and spoon the ginger lime butter sauce over the cooked red snapper fillets.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(909.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1778.2

Total Fat 95.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 375.7mg	0%
Sodium 2784.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 187.7g	0%

Vitamin D 1360.8IU	0%
Calcium 264.3mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 3270.6mg	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: 47.0%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 11.9%