Baked Whole Red Snapper

Red snapper is a mild and lean fish with a firm texture. Bake whole in the oven with citrus slices, herbs, and garlic for a fabulous dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 616 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 slice lime
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 slice lemon
• 1 slice orange
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 (2 pound) whole red snapper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Clean red snapper inside and out under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Brush grapeseed oil all over the inside and outside of the fish, and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning on all sides. Insert garlic cloves, citrus slices, and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the fish. Set on a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes, depending on size of the fish.