Herb-Crusted Red Snapper Recipe

Herb-Crusted Red Snapper Recipe Herb-Crusted Red Snapper Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

An appetizing blend of herbs complements the mild flavor of these flaky fillets from field editor Nella Parker of Hersey, Michigan. Red pepper flakes give the entree its zip.

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Herb-Crusted Red Snapper Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 red snapper fillets (5 ounces each), skin removed
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil

Directions

  • In a food processor, combine the first nine ingredients; cover and process until fennel is finely ground. Transfer to a shallow bowl; dip fillets in herb mixture, coating both sides.
  • In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook fillets in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet equals 200 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 681 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Herb-Crusted Red Snapper in Taste of Home June/July 2007, p56

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2010 by ghttogrl

My husband is a sworn fish hater, but he and my toddler both love this! I usually use it for salmon instead of snapper.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2009 by Andee43

My hubby made this recipe for dinner the other night and it was positively AWESOME!

We will definitely make these filets over and over again!

 
 

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