
A quick garnish of fresh cilantro makes it a wow-worthy protein. Then move the fillets to an area of the grill with indirect heat, and close the lid. Once the fish is done, you can enjoy it as-is (just with salt & butter), OR you can add a few drizzles of my most recent Cilantro Lime Cream Sauce! It is a wonderful addition to the fish. Place the fish on direct, high heat for just 1 or 2 minutes, to sear the outside and make desirable grill marks. Just some fresh snapper, a hot skillet, and about 10 minutes. THAT’S IT! We don’t need the oven or a marinade. Just a little sea salt and just a little butter. Today’s pan-fried butter snapper recipe is an ode to my favorite fish! In honor of its natural awesomeness, we’re going to prepare it as simply as possible. It’s not too firm, not too flaky, is hardly ever “fishy,” and holds up incredibly well while cooked.

Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Place snapper fillets, skin sides down, in skillet, pressing on fish with a spatula for 1 minute to prevent curling. Step 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot (but not smoking). Season flesh with salt and cayenne pepper. In this weekly adventure, I’ve tasted and tested a LOT of fish! They all have their own unique signature, but snapper (turns out) has won my heart. Directions Step 1 Cut each snapper fillet in half crosswise. Simply click HERE to open the page, choose your state, and review the document for your “best,” “good,” and “avoid” seafood choices. Side note: if you’d like some help navigating the “best” and most sustainability-friendly fish choices according to YOUR location, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has us covered! They crafted a wonderfully thorough and regularly-updated “Seafood Watch” that does the thinking for you.

I’m ALWAYS game for a fun culinary adventure and making my way over to the fish counter felt like a thrill! I look forward to standing in front of the ice-filled chests, taking in all the fresh fish, making note of which are the most sustainable sources, and then inquiring with the fish counter clerk as to which is the most fresh. A few months ago, I resolved to bring home a different piece of fresh fish each week. I’ve recently unearthed a real love for snapper. 03 What To Serve With Pan-Fried Butter Snapper Why Snapper?
