Snapper Fillets

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these perfectly Pan-Seared Snapper Fillets, a dish that combines simplicity and elegance. Featuring tender snapper fillets with crispy, golden-brown skin, this recipe is finished with a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with freshly minced garlic, vibrant lemon zest, and aromatic parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, this seafood delight is both quick and flavorful, making it ideal for busy evenings or a special occasion. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp garden salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfectly seasoned and effortlessly delicious, these snapper fillets are sure to become a dinnertime favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces snapper fillets (with skin on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the snapper fillets dry with paper towels. Score the skin lightly with a sharp knife to prevent curling during cooking.

Step 2

Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 4

Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Press gently with a spatula to keep the skin flat. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Step 5

Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Let it melt and foam slightly.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.

Step 8

Pour the lemon juice into the skillet and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.

Step 9

Sprinkle in the lemon zest and chopped parsley, and stir for another 30 seconds.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked snapper fillets.

Step 11

Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh garden salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(555.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1203.6

Total Fat 87.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 344mg	0%
Sodium 2615.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 105.5g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 149.8mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 1706.7mg	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: 63.2%

Protein: 34.0%

Carbs: 2.8%