What Are Red snapper fillets and How Can I Use Them?
Red snapper fillets rewards a little know-how: how to choose them, cook them, store them, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 89 recipes to cook with them.
What are red snapper fillets?
Red snapper are a prized food fish and are caught commercially , as well as recreationally. Commercially, they are caught on multi-hook gear with electric reels, as gill netting has been banned in the Gulf of Mexico, from which most of the commercial harvest comes.
Snapper constitute a major industry in the Gulf of Mexico , however recent changes in the quota system for commercial Snapper fishermen in the Gulf have made the fish less commercially viable. The red snapper is known as a very tasty fish.
Red snapper will eat almost anything, but prefer small fish and ** crustaceans ***.* They can be caught on live bait as well as cut bait, and will also take artificial lures, but with less vigor. They are commonly caught up to 10 lb (4.5 kg) and 20 inches (50 cm) in length, however there have been fish taken over 40 lb (18 kg).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 fillet (170g)Where found
Red snapper fillets are usually found in the seafood section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Red snapper fillets are a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do red snapper fillets weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 fillet | 170 grams |
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Finfish and Shellfish Products
| In Chinese: | 红鲷鱼片 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | filets de vivaneau rouge | |
| en español: | filetes de pargo |
Recipes using red snapper fillets
There are 89 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Spetsioteko Psari (Baked Red Snapper Fish Greek Style)
A delicious way to prepare red snapper (or any white fish) with savory moist and fresh Mediterranean flavors.
Red Snapper in Creamy Bechamel Sauce
Tender Red Snapper filets baked in wine with a bubbling creamy sauce topped with cheese and breadcrumbs oregano.
Baked Red Snapper
Wow, this recipe turned out great. Cooking down the wine and tomatoes really built up a huge amount of tangy flavor.
Snapper with Basil Cream Sauce
Pan fried Red Snapper fillets served with a quick creamy basil cream sauce. Quick, easy and super tasty.
Sashimi
Sashimi at home: paper-thin slices of sashimi-grade red snapper served with a soy dipping sauce. It's all about pristine fish and a sharp knife. Naturally gluten-free with tamari.
Planked Red Snapper
Broiled red snapper on a cedar plank with lemon, paprika, and fresh vegetables. A dramatic presentation that sizzles straight from the broiler to the table.
Huachinango En Tostado (Tostadas with Red Snappers)
Mexican red snapper tostadas with herb-poached fish, fried tomato-olive topping, and shredded lettuce on crispy tortillas. A traditional Huachinango preparation from scratch.
Seafood Laksa with Wild Limes & Lemon Myrtle Linguini
Seafood laksa made with scallops, snapper, king prawns, squid and served with Australian-style lemon myrtle linguini.
Eight Spiced Crispy Skinned Snapper in a Thai Hot And
Eight-spice crispy skinned snapper with Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and ginger. Pan-seared then oven-roasted for shatteringly crisp skin.
Pargo Relleno(Stuffed Red Snapper)
Pargo relleno: whole red snapper stuffed with a savory bread, ham, tomato, and sherry mixture, topped with shrimp and lobster, then roasted. A Caribbean-Latin American celebration dish.
Chilled Fish Molokai Sweet Potato Soup
Chilled Molokai sweet potato soup with fish: a silky Hawaiian chilled soup of purple Molokai sweet potato, leeks, and limu seaweed, topped with chilled poached snapper. An island-inspired starter.
Red Snapper Grilled in Corn Husks
Red snapper fillets wrapped in soaked corn husks and grilled over embers, finished with a spicy orange vinaigrette. A smoky, tamale-inspired technique that keeps the fish juicy and tender.
Red Snapper Skewered Grilledceviche
Red snapper ceviche skewers marinate in citrus juice, then thread with red onion, mango, and citrus sections for a quick grill-mark finish. Caribbean-inspired tropical seafood.
Herb-Packed Snapper
Pan-seared red snapper with a parsley-chive herb crust and spicy bean paste, topped with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon, and garlic.
Red Snapper with Citrus
Red snapper fillets steamed over mushrooms in a citrus broth of orange juice and clam juice with shallots. A light, elegant fish dinner with bright citrus flavor and tender mushrooms in under an hour.
Potato Crusted Red Snapper
Potato crusted red snapper: fillets brushed with mustard, wrapped in shredded potato and pan-fried into a crisp golden shell. A restaurant-style, naturally gluten-free way with fish.
Pan Seared Red Snapper on Corn Chili with Grapefruit
Pan seared red snapper on corn chili with grapefruit: crisp-seared snapper fillets over a sweet-spicy corn chili, brightened with lime and cilantro. Restaurant-style seafood dinner.
Red Snapper, Veracruz (Huachinango Ala Veracr)
Red Snapper, Veracruz (Huachinango Ala Veracr) recipe
Snazzy Snapper
Baked red snapper with a cracker crumb topping, mushroom-wine cream sauce, and melted Swiss cheese. A crispy, cheesy fish dinner that comes together in under an hour.
Huachinango Maria Teresa
Huachinango Maria Teresa, a Mexican red snapper casserole with poached fish, eggs, cream, red bell peppers, and bread crumbs baked until set. A traditional coastal Mexican seafood dish.
Red Snapper With Stewed Vegetables
Crispy-skinned red snapper seared until the skin shatters, served over a light stew of new potatoes, summer squash, and zucchini in a white wine, lemon, and tarragon broth. A healthy Mediterranean-style fish dinner.
Tortilla Crusted Snapper with Cilantro-Lime
Red snapper fillets crusted in crispy corn tortilla strips, pan-seared and baked until golden, served with bright cilantro-lime salsa. A Southwestern showpiece in just 25 minutes.
Snapper with Cilantro Butter
Grilled red snapper fillets crowned with a melting round of cilantro-lime compound butter. Just 20 minutes from grill to plate for a fresh, vibrant seafood dinner.
