Pan-Seared Red Snapper
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5.0
261 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
306 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Pan-Seared Red Snapper
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This delicious pan-seared red snapper is made with fish seared in butter and oil, and then served with a lemon and caper pan sauce.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces red snapper (2 fillets) Or swap other varieties of snapper (such as yellow)
- 1 tablespoon flour Use gluten-free AP flour if needed. See recipe notes "recipe variations."
- pinch salt, pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- small handful fresh herbs (such as fresh rosemary, chives, or oregano)
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Instructions
- Pat snapper fillets dry. Dust with flour, and shake off any excess. Sprinkle them on both sides with salt and pepper.Prepare a heavy pan with the olive oil and 1 Tablespoon butter. Heat on medium-high until butter is melted but not browned, then turn the heat down to medium.
- Place the fillets in the pan and cook about 4 minutes. Don't touch the fillets until they're ready to flip.Use a thin metal spatula to test the fish. If you can slide the spatula under the fish without the fish sticking to the pan, it's ready to flip. If the fillets won't release, give them another 30 seconds. They'll release when they've finished cooking.After flipping, divide the remaining 1 Tablespoon butter over both fillets.
- Cook fish another 3-4 minutes until done. Fish will be golden on both the top and bottom and opaque all the way through when finished cooking.Transfer the fish to plates, leaving the excess butter in the pan. Cover fish to keep warm, or set fish in a 200ºF oven.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the lemon juice and capers, and stir with a wooden spoon. Add half the herbs and stir again. Serve fish hot with pan sauce and remaining herbs.
Notes
- Recipe variation: If desired, omit the flour entirely. However the fish will be somewhat less golden and crispy, but still delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
488IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 488IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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261 reviews
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