Oven Baked red snapper is a quick, delicious, and healthy recipe you can enjoy. It is an excellent choice of the main course, and you go well with several sides. Here is a quick and delicious whole red snapper recipe for you to enjoy.
This whole oven-baked red snapper is juicy, moist on the inner side and a little crispy on the outer side. A mouth-watering flavor comes during cooking that attracts every fish lover.
Red snapper has a delicious, slightly sweet yet nutty flavor. As a result, it works well with several other types of flavors and offers versatility. It is widely used in making stews as well, and that’s mainly because of its versatile flavor profile.
Red snapper is a delicious fish that is super versatile as well. There are so many unique ways to make and enjoy this dish. Here are a few best ways to eat red snapper:
· Broiled/Grilled: Broiling or grilling either whole or red snapper fillets is a great way to enjoy the fish outdoors and indoors.
· Pan-fried: Most people prefer to pan fry red snapper fish fillets. It is easy, quick, and offers flavor.
· Steamed: You can steam the red snapper as well. You can either steam whole fish or its fillets. Because steamed fish is free from oil, it is a great choice.
· Baked: Oven baked red snapper is super easy to make. It is very flavorsome, and you can enjoy it by adding several spices of your choice.
· Deep-fried: Another fantastic way to enjoy red snapper is by deep-frying it. It gives you a crispy crust and tender flesh.
Red snapper, like all other types of fish, is very healthy and loaded with minerals and nutrients. Here are a few health benefits of eating red snapper:
·Red snapper is low in calories. As a result, you can enjoy yourself without worrying about eating additional calories. Make sure you don’t deep fry it, or the calories will add on.
·It is a fantastic source of protein. Red snapper, like other fish, offers lean protein.
·It is a rich source of vitamin A, selenium, potassium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which offer many health benefits.
There are several types of fish that are reportedly high in mercury. However, the red snapper isn’t among them. The fish has a moderate amount of mercury and is, therefore, a healthy choice.
Ingredients for Baking Red Snapper Fish
The following ingredients are used for baking this fish:
- whole red snapper, cleaned
- garlic cloves, minced
- red chili pepper, minced
- unsalted butter
- Worcestershire sauce
- tbsp white wine
- Cajun Seasoning
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, as required
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
How to Bake Whole Red Sapper in Oven?
Here is the step-by-step baking process of red snapper:
Clean the inner and outer sides of the red snapper and wash well. Dry the fish using tissue paper or a kitchen towel. Slits across its body on both sides.
Mix all the spices (seasoning) with the butter. Apply the mixture in and over the fish evenly. For extra flavor, place fresh rosemary sprigs in the cavity of the fish.
Place the red snapper over a baking tray. Don’t forget to brush the tray with olive oil. You can cover the fish with an aluminium foil and then place it over the baking sheet. If you use aluminium foil then don’t forget to poke some wholes on it.
Preheat the oven to 400° f and bake the red snapper for 25-30 minutes.
Take out the baking tray from the oven and check whether the fish is cooked properly. Serve it with baked lemon wages and fresh salads. You can enjoy it with baked veggies.
How to Make Grilled Red Snapper?
Making grilled red snapper is very easy. You can make its fillets or grill a whole snapper as well. All you have to do is marinate the fish, heat the grill, and place the fish over the grill. You can also wrap it in aluminum foil to ensure the fish doesn’t stick to the grill. Either way, it cooks fast and is very tasteful with a hint of smokiness.
The grilled fish has a mouth-watering char flavor from the grill that loves everyone. Either you can use charcoal or an electric grill to cook this fish. If you use an electric grill then preheat it to 450 degrees Fahrenheit then place the fish on the grill. Don’t forget to season the fish with seasoning before placing it on the grill. Grill every side of the fish for 4-5 minutes.
If you use an oven to grill the red snapper, make sure it is set on grill function and preheat at 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the red snapper fish in the oven for 20-25 minutes. You can check out our grilled bluefish recipe.
Oven Baked Red Snapper Fish Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole red snapper, cleaned
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, minced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp white wine
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, as required
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the fresh red snapper, clean it properly and pat it dry using a kitchen towel.
- Using a sharp knife, make slits across its body on both sides.
- Add butter, minced garlic, red chili pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun Seasoning, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well so that everything is well incorporated.
- Using your hands, rub the butter mixture in the red snapper and over it generously. Make sure you spread the mixture evenly to get maximum flavor.
- Place fresh rosemary sprigs in the red snapper cavity.
- Place the red snapper over an aluminum foil lined with a baking sheet and drizzle white wine over it.
- Cover the fish with the aluminum foil tightly. Poke a few holes in the aluminum foil for well cooking.
- Place the aluminum foil over a baking tray in a preheated oven at 450 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once the time is up, take the baking tray out of the oven and peek to see if the fish is cooked. If not, give it a few more minutes in the oven.
- Serve with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can make this recipe without white wine.
- It cloud be baked without wrapping with aluminum foil.
- For more variation, you can be used lemon juice and baked lemon wages.
Very flavorful recipe, really very yummy