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
- 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
- Protein 12.13 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.6 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.79 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.13 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 66.87 mg High
- Sodium 44.46 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.37 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.9 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 475.24 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 82.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 5.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 74.91 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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