Honey-Lime Red Snapper Recipe

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“If you can’t find snapper, you can substitute most any firm white fish. And if you can’t find key lime juice, use regular lime juice.” —Ken Hulme, Venice, Florida note: as reader suggests, regular lime juice can be used if you can't find key lime juice

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Honey-Lime Red Snapper Recipe
  • Prep: 5 min. + marinating Broil: 15 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
5 15 20

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine lime juice and honey. Pour 1/2 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour. Place remaining mixture in a small saucepan; set aside.
  • Drain fish and discard marinade. Sprinkle fillets with chili powder; place on a greased broiler pan.
  • Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, bring reserved lime juice mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half. Spoon over fillets. Yield: 4 servings.

Cooking for 2: Honey-Lime Red Snapper for Two

Nutritional Facts 1 fillet with 4-1/2 teaspoons sauce equals 277 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 87 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 34 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Honey-Lime Red Snapper in Taste of Home December/January 2010, p38

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 Aug. 11, 2011 by cindydep@sbcglobal.net

Even my husband who doesn't like fish really liked this dish, served with herbed corn on the cob and fresh sliced tomatoes mmmmm!!


Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by SladerGator

Not good. I don't know anyone who would like this recipe.

 
 
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