Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce
Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Tangy Honey-Ginger Mustard Sauce delivers tender, flaky fish with a bright, tangy-sweet glaze—lemony, gingery, and lightly mustardy—ideal for a balanced, light dinner. This pescatarian, World/American-inspired recipe shines with a zippy flavor profile and crisp sear, perfect for weeknights. Serve the red snapper over greens, with rice, or tucked into tacos; great alongside roasted veggies or a citrus salad. Find it in your easyChef Pro App for personalized picks, AI pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list that finds the best price per serving. Select this recipe, organize ingredients, and follow step-by-step guides to cook tonight!
- Prep10 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients040.25 cups of Chopped Green Onion(s), 1 whole of Lemon(s), 2 tbsp of Rice Vinegar, 1 tbsp of Olive Oil, 1 tbsp of Honey, 1 tsp of Dijon Mustard, 1 tsp of Ground Ginger, and 8 oz of Red Snapper Fillet(s)placing them within easy reach for quick mixing and cooking.
- 2
In a shallow bowl, mix 0.25 cups of Chopped Green Onion(s), the juice from 1 whole of Lemon(s), 2 tbsp of Rice Vinegar, 1 tbsp of Olive Oil, 1 tbsp of Honey, 1 tsp of Dijon Mustard, and 1 tsp of Ground Ginger until evenly combined; set the marinade aside.
- 3
Rinse 8 oz of Red Snapper Fillet(s) under cold water, then pat completely dry with paper towels to promote better browning.
- 4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip 8 oz of Red Snapper Fillet(s) into the reserved marinade, coating both sides and letting excess drip back into the bowl.
- 5
Place the coated 8 oz of Red Snapper Fillet(s) in the hot skillet and cook until the surface is lightly browned and the flesh turns opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 6
Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer, turning the fillets once in the sauce, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 228.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.32 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.88 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 39.7 mg Moderate
- Sodium 129.29 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 9.9 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 79.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 111.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.88 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 24.59 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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