Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic
Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic pairs tender, flaky fish with a sweet anise note from fennel, mellowed shallots, and a bright finish of lemon and white wine. Rich olive oil and plenty of garlic infuse each bite with aromatic depth, making it a standout centerpiece for a relaxed dinner or a special weekend meal when you want clean, refined flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 82 / 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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- 66
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic, fennel, and minced shallot, then cook and stir until the fennel starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer the vegetables to a bowl, and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside the cooking oil.
- 3
Season the fish all over with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff the snapper with the fennel mixture. Tie the snapper in three places with kitchen twine. Place the snapper in the prepared baking dish, then drizzle with the white wine, lemon juice, and the reserved oil. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of garlic.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is no longer translucent and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 225.19 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 30.94 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.4 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.61 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 24.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 25.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 167.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 28.3 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 26.57 mg Good Source 30%
- 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 🐟
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 225.19 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic healthy?
- Whole Red Snapper with Fennel, Shallot, and Garlic has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 225.19 calories and 1.0 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.61 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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