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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
Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Set the red snapper filets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.

  3. 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. 4

    Brush the snapper generously with the garlic butter mixture, coating both pieces, and season with salt and pepper as desired.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.