Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter
Flaky red snapper bakes gently under a garlicky lemon butter that keeps the fish tender and bright. A final shower of fresh dill adds a clean herbal note that lifts each bite. Ideal for a weeknight dinner when you want something light yet elegant.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Set the red snapper filets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
- 3
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, then sauté the garlic in the melted butter until softened, about 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over the top, straining out the seeds.
- 4
Brush the snapper generously with the garlic butter mixture, coating both pieces, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
- Calories 359.48 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 12.13 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 27.6 g 10%
- Total Fat 19.79 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 12.13 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.87 mg High 22%
- Sodium 44.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.37 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 164.2 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 82.13 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.65 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 49.94 mg Good Source 55%
- 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
Red Snapper with Garlic Lemon Dill Butter is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Dill, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 359.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter healthy?
- Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 359.48 calories and 12.13 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 12.13 g (61% 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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