Whole Snapper Recipe

Time50m

Serves2

Fried Whole Snapper served with House Salad, Roasted Sweet Potato & Grilled Lemon

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges. Toss them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender.
2
Prepare the Snapper
Rinse the whole snapper under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the inside and outside of the fish with salt and black pepper.
3
Dredge the Snapper
Coat the snapper in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour.
4
Fry the Snapper
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the snapper to the skillet. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
5
Grill the Lemon
While the snapper is frying, slice the lemon in half and place it cut-side down on a grill or in a hot skillet for about 2-3 minutes until charred.
6
Serve
Plate the fried snapper alongside the roasted sweet potatoes. Serve with grilled lemon halves and a side of house salad.