Baked Red Snapper with Pesto Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    256 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Red Snapper with Pesto Sauce

Easy to make oven baked Red Snapper with Pesto Sauce makes an ideal weeknight meal, that’s ready in under 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound fresh red snapper cut into 4 pieces
  • ½ batch Homemade Pesto Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Brush each piece of the snapper with the olive oil, then sprinkle the smoked paprika, basil, salt and pepper over the tops.
  3. Add the snapper to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.
  4. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F when checked with a thermometer.
  5. Spoon some of the pesto sauce over each piece of snapper right out of the oven and serve.

Notes

  • If you can't find red snapper, you can also make this using another other fish that you like.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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