Pan-Seared Red Snapper

Pan-Seared Red Snapper
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    814

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this exquisite Pan-Seared Red Snapper. Delicate red snapper fillets are infused with a vibrant citrus-ginger marinade, then pan-seared to perfection. A restaurant-quality dish ready in minutes!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    139 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare the Marinade (5 minutes): In a shallow dish, whisk together the chopped green onions, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and ginger until well combined. Set aside.

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Recipe View Prepare the Snapper (2 minutes): Gently rinse the red snapper fillets under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This ensures a beautiful sear.

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Recipe View Marinate the Snapper (2 minutes): Dip each snapper fillet into the prepared marinade, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated. Allow excess marinade to drip off.

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Recipe View Sear the Snapper (4-6 minutes): Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully place the marinated snapper fillets in the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the fillets are opaque and lightly browned. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).

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Recipe View Simmer in Remaining Marinade (2-3 minutes): Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the fish flakes easily with a fork, approximately 2-3 minutes. Baste the fish with the simmering marinade to keep it moist and flavorful.

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Recipe View Serve Immediately: Serve the pan-seared red snapper immediately, drizzled with the pan sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, and lemon wedges. Serve alongside your favorite vegetables or a light salad.

For an even more intense flavor, marinate the snapper for up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking. However, avoid marinating for longer, as the acid in the lemon juice can start to 'cook' the fish.
If you prefer a crispier skin, sear the snapper skin-side down first, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even contact with the pan.
Adjust the amount of honey to your liking, depending on your desired level of sweetness.
Serve with a side of quinoa or rice to soak up the delicious pan sauce.

Nathanial Carroll

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 271 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rita Vandervort

    The ginger and lemon combination is amazing! I used fresh ginger and it added a wonderful zing. This recipe is a keeper!

  • Margret Ruecker

    I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe is fantastic! The snapper was so moist and flavorful. Thank you for sharing!

  • Cheyenne Purdy

    Absolutely delicious! The marinade is the star of the show. I served it with roasted asparagus and it was a huge hit!

  • Carolina Collierwunsch

    So quick and easy to make, even on a busy weeknight. My family loved it! I will definitely be making this again.

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