RED SNAPPER WITH GARLIC-LEMON-DILL BUTTER

Red Snapper with Garlic-Lemon-Dill Butter image

Robust ocean fish seeks tangy, buttery garnish for epicurean adventure. This garnish works well on most types of fish, but it was hatched using red snapper because I had a lemon and a single sprig of dill that needed to be used and the red snapper was the best looking fresh fish in the case. I've done Alaskan sockeye salmon the same way to good effect. Pairs well with pasta or rice, shown with my go-to Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper-Cayenne Sauce from this site, and fresh vegetables.

Provided by canesmojo

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 (4 ounce) red snapper fillets
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 sprig fresh dill, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place red snapper filets on the prepared baking sheet, skin side down.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and saute garlic in the melted butter until softened, about 3 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top, straining out the seeds.
Brush the snapper liberally with garlic butter mixture, coating both pieces and season with salt and pepper of desired.
Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and firm to the touch, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 222.7 mg