Prepare Your Gulf Coast Catch
Red Snapper
Recipes
Fresh red snapper from the Gulf Coast is one of the most popular and rewarding fish to bring to the table after a day of offshore fishing in Destin, 30A, or Panama City Beach. Known for its mild flavor and flaky texture, snapper is perfect for grilling, baking, or simple coastal recipes that let the fish shine.
Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon Garlic Butter
Ingredients
2 lbs red snapper fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Lemon Garlic Butter
4 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp chopped parsley
pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat grill to 400°F and lightly oil the grates.
Pat the red snapper fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil.
Season evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Place fillets on the grill skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes.
Carefully flip and grill another 3–4 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
In a small pan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
Spoon the lemon garlic butter over the grilled red snapper and serve with lemon wedges.
Baked Red Snapper Veracruze
Ingredients
2 lbs red snapper fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 tbsp green olives, sliced
2 tbsp capers
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, diced
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lime juice
fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place red snapper fillets in a lightly oiled baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Add diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and oregano. Simmer 5 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and pour the sauce over the snapper fillets.
Bake 15–18 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve.
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