Baked Whole Red Snapper

This baked red snapper is cooked whole in the oven with citrus slices, fresh herbs, and whole garlic for a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 733 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 slice lime
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 slice lemon
• 1 slice orange
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 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, then place onto a baking sheet.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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