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Red Snapper Baked Recipe

A delightful and healthy baked red snapper recipe, infused with garlic and lemon, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 fillets of red snapper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Place the red snapper fillets in the baking dish and drizzle them with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle the fillets with minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange the fillets in a single layer.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Carefully transfer the fillets to plates and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or quinoa for a complete meal.