6-Minute Red Snapper Recipe

My red snapper recipe is grilled or pan-fried to perfection! Ready in just 6 minutes, the fish is moist and flaky and does not taste "fishy" at all! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 6

Total Time 7

Servings servings

Calories 114kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound red snapper fillets 4-5 fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Pat down the red snapper with a paper towel to ensure there is no excess liquid.
Generously rub both sides of the fish with olive oil. Sprinkle the salt and pepper.
Heat the grill to medium/high and ensure the grill is clean. Brush more oil over the top. Alternatively, grease a skillet or a grill pan.
Once hot, add the snapper and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sides go slightly opaque. Flip the fish and cook for a further 2 minutes. If it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, remove it from the heat.
Serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Oven baked snapper: Once seasoned, bake the fish (on a baking sheet set over a wire rack) at 350°F for 17-20 minutes.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for 3 days or the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheating: I like to reheat the fish in a non-stick pan or skillet with a splash of water, or back on the grill until hot.

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