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Pan-Seared Red Snapper

A simple and delicious pan-seared red snapper recipe that's perfect for a quick dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 fillets Red Snapper about 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. 1. Pat the red snapper fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. 2. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Place the fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
  5. 5. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. 6. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Fish, Pan-Seared, Red Snapper
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