Smoked Whole Snapper
Smoked Whole Snapper pairs gentle wood smoke with bright lime, Cajun spices, and garlic for a flaky, tender fish that’s both citrusy and warmly spiced. Fresh parsley adds a clean, herbal finish. Serve it hot for a weeknight dinner or as a centerpiece for gatherings where bold flavor and minimal fuss shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Whole Snapper, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 74
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the smoker to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Pat the fish dry; cut 3 small slits on each side and stuff them with lime slices. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and parsley. Coat the fish with this mixture.
- 3
Smoke the fish until it flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Garnish with lime wedges to serve.
- Calories 214.15 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 1.44 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 48.95 g 18%
- Total Fat 2.46 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 186.16 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 7.08 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 33.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 244.14 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 59.08 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 48.78 mg Good Source 54%
- 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 🐟
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smoked Whole Snapper is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Key Lime. Each serving provides about 214.15 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Whole Snapper?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Smoked Whole Snapper made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Key Lime, Olive Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Smoked Whole Snapper?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Whole Snapper?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 214.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Whole Snapper easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Smoked Whole Snapper healthy?
- Smoked Whole Snapper has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 214.15 calories and 1.44 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 186.16 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish 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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