Snapper Baked with Cumin and Lemon
Delight your taste buds with Snapper Baked with Cumin and Lemon, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. This recipe combines tender, flaky snapper fillets with the warm earthiness of ground cumin, tangy fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic for an irresistibly fragrant and zesty marinade. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a hands-off baking process, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or a dinner party centerpiece. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch, this easy snapper recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad. Elevate your seafood repertoire with this healthy and flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Snapper fillets
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Step 2
Rinse the snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Juice the lemon and set the juice aside, reserving 1 teaspoon of zest.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Step 5
Place the snapper fillets in the baking dish, skin-side down if they have skin. Brush the marinade generously over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 6
Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the fillets to lightly brown and develop deeper flavor.
Step 8
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the cooked snapper as a garnish.
Step 9
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (540.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 947.0 |
| Total Fat 54.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 220mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2616.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 108.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 172.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1812.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories