Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce
Pan-seared red snapper fillets are paired with a bright, tangy sauce made from lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, ginger, olive oil, and green onions. The fish’s clean flavor complements the sauce’s balance of citrus, gentle sweetness, and mustardy warmth, making this a quick choice for a light weeknight dinner or an easy meal for guests.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 63
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Mix together green onions, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, honey, mustard, and ginger in a shallow bowl; set aside.
- 3
Rinse snapper under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 4
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip the snapper into the marinade to coat both sides.
- 5
Cook snapper in the hot skillet until opaque and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 6
Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 280.69 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 24.82 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 28.45 g 10%
- Total Fat 8.42 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 39.7 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 98.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.95 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 10.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.44 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 163.05 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 10.88 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 30.97 mg Good Source 34%
- 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 🐟
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pan Seared Red Snapper with Honey Ginger Dijon Sauce is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dijon Mustard, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Honey. Each serving provides about 280.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Dijon Mustard, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Honey, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 280.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce healthy?
- Pan-Seared Red Snapper with Honey-Ginger Dijon Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 280.69 calories and 24.82 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Mustard and Onions, 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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