Easy Scarlet Snapper with Lemon and Garlic
From the Oceanside kitchen Β· Recipe collection
Scarlet snapper cooks in a skillet with garlic, oregano and lemon for a bright, simple fish dinner. A short cooking time keeps these mild fillets delicate and flaky.
Easy Scarlet Snapper with Lemon and Garlic
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- About 10 min
Ingredients
- 4 scarlet snapper fillets (about 6 oz. each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Step-by-step instructions
- Pat snapper dry and season both sides with salt, pepper and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, preventing it from burning.
- Add fillets and cook about 3β4 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until opaque and 145Β°F in the thickest part.
- Add lemon juice and zest and spoon the pan juices over the fish. Sprinkle with optional parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
What to serve alongside
Rice and asparagus.
Helpful questions
How do I keep the seafood tender?
Keep the garlic moving and lower the heat if it starts to color before the fish is ready.
Can I use frozen seafood?
Yes, when it is suitable for this recipe. Thaw it in the refrigerator after removing vacuum packaging, then pat dry before cooking. Follow the recipe or product label if it specifically calls for cooking from frozen.
