Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro
Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro pairs flaky, tender fish with a bright hit of lime, aromatic garlic, and fresh cilantro for a clean, vibrant bite. A touch of butter enriches the pan juices, balancing citrus and heat for a simple yet polished dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights or a light weekend meal with rice and vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Lay the red snapper in the dish skin-side down. Evenly sprinkle with the garlic, garlic salt, and red pepper. Distribute the cilantro evenly over the fish, then squeeze the lime evenly on top.
- 2
Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter and pour it evenly over the fish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 18 minutes. If desired, serve with the juices spooned over the fish.
- Calories 416.03 kcal High 21%
- Protein 31.06 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 7.48 g 3%
- Total Fat 28.57 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 4.13 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.42 mg High 21%
- Sodium 113.63 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 77.29 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 42.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 35.91 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 7.28 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cooking Spray, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 416.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cooking Spray, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Salt, Lime. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 416.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro healthy?
- Oven-Baked Red Snapper with Garlic, Lime & Cilantro has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 416.03 calories and 31.06 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.13 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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