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Lemon Herb Baked Red Snapper: An Easy & Elegant Seafood Dinner

Discover the best red snapper recipe! This easy lemon herb baked red snapper is a healthy, flavorful, and quick seafood dinner perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Seafood
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce red snapper fillets, skin on or off
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon half thinly sliced, half juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Pat the red snapper fillets completely dry with paper towels. This helps to achieve a better texture.
  3. Place the red snapper fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped dill, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Mix well to create the herb marinade.
  5. Spoon or brush the herb mixture evenly over the top of each red snapper fillet.
  6. Arrange the thin lemon slices on top of the seasoned fillets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for a minute before serving.