This pan-seared red snapper recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh fish with a crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. Perfect for a healthy and quick dinner.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 red snapper fillets
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Season the red snapper fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Add the red snapper fillets to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Step 4
Flip the fillets and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5
Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7
Add the lemon slices to the skillet and cook for another minute.
Step 8
Serve the red snapper fillets with the garlic and lemon slices on top, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.