Red Snapper Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Sides
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the red snapper fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Mince the garlic cloves, chop the parsley, and zest the lemon. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cooking
- 3
Season the Fish
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture over both sides of the red snapper fillets.
- 4
Bake the Snapper
Place the seasoned red snapper fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and scatter the lemon zest and chopped parsley. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Optional Sides Preparation
- 5
Prepare Asparagus
While the fish is baking, trim the tough ends off the asparagus. Toss them with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place them on a separate baking sheet and roast in the oven for the last 10-12 minutes of the snapper's cooking time.
- 6
Cook Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.