Entrée: United States – Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon and Herb Dressing

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Grilled Red Snapper with Lemon and Herb Dressing recipe
Serving Size: 2
Approximate Time
Prep 10 min
Cook 8 min
Total 18 min

Ingredients

2 red snapper fillets, about 12 oz total (340 g total)
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush each red snapper fillet with olive oil and season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon juice, parsley, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing. Grill the snapper fillets skin-side down for about 4-5 minutes, then flip them and grill for another 3-4 minutes until flaky. Drizzle the lemon and herb dressing over the fillets before serving with lemon wedges.

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Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 2

Calories: 293 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1.2 g
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 15.8 g
Saturated fat: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 63 mg
Fiber: 0.1 g
Sodium: 110 mg
Potassium: 737 mg
Calcium: 59 mg
Iron: 0.53 mg
Vitamin A: 63 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 11.4 mg
Vitamin D: 17.3 µg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:32:46+00:00

*Nutrition is estimated using recipe ingredients, serving size, and USDA data. Actual values may vary. Some ingredient contributions are unavailable; the figures shown are known subtotals, not complete recipe nutrition.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
28
Country
United States
Region
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URL
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Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

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