Tasty Oven Baked Red Snapper
Oven Baked Red Snapper Recipe is both flavorful and easy to prepare, making it a delicious meal that's ready in no time.
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 1 whole Red Snapper scaled and gutted
- ½ teaspoon Blackpepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon Old bay seasoning optional
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Fish seasoning I used Jamaica Valley
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ Onion
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ cup Olive oil or any cooking oil
- 1 Lemon slices. I also used lemon balm(optional)
- Sprigs of Fresh basil, rosemary and thyme
For the Veggies
- 2 Potatoes cut into thin circles so it can cook fast
- 1 Carrot sliced
- Handful Green beans or use any veggies of your choice or SKIP.
- 1 teaspoon above mixed seasonings for the fish.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line the baking sheet or bowl with a prchment paper or grease.
- Rinse fish thoroughly with water and pat dry, then make deep cuts on both sides. Set aside.1 whole Red Snapper
- In a blender, blend all the ingredients for the fish except the lemon slices and lemon balm (if using).½ teaspoon Blackpepper, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Old bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon Fish seasoning, 2 Garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Paprika, ¼ Onion, Sprigs of Fresh basil, rosemary and thyme, ¼ cup Olive oil
- Marinade the fish making sure the seasoning gets deep into the slits and the belly of the fish, and put the lemon slices inside the belly and head of the fish. Save 1 teaspoon of the marinade. Set the fish aside to marinate for 30 minutes or more.1 Lemon
- In another bowl combine the potatoes, veggies, and 1 teaspoon saved seasonings. Toss to combine.2 Potatoes, 1 Carrot, Handful Green beans, 1 teaspoon above mixed seasonings for the fish.
- Put the potatoes and veggies inside the sheet of pan and put the fish on top, now put butter on top of the fish and bake.3 tablespoon Butter
- Bake covered with aluminum foil at 400℉ for 30 minutes until cooked through. It should be white and flaky. If you want crispy skin, remove it from the oven and spray it with oil after fully baking. Let it return to the oven opened for 2 minutes on the broil option.
- Remove from the oven and serve with choice of side.
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Notes
- Best Fish to Use: Whole red snapper is ideal, but you can substitute with branzino, trout, or sea bass.
- Skin-On is Best: Leaving the skin on helps protect the fish and crisps up beautifully in the oven.
- Don’t Skip Scoring: Scoring the fish helps it cook evenly and lets the flavor soak in.
- Bake Time Tip: Fish is done when it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Flavor Boost: Add lemon slices and herbs inside the cavity for extra aroma and taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 1095mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 5872IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg