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    • Mediterranean Red Snapper

    Mediterranean Red Snapper

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    20 minutes
    2

    A fresh red snapper seasoned with parsley, oregano, garlic, and lemon zest will taste like you’re on the Mediterranean. Easy enough for a weeknight supper, but also sophisticated enough for company.

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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
    • 1 lemon, zested and sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 whole red snappers, cleaned and scaled, about 1 pound each
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste

    Method

    • Step-by-Step Method for Mediterranean Red Snapper
    • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
    • Rinse whole red snappers under cold water; pat dry inside and out with paper towels
    • Lightly season the inside and outside of each fish with salt and ground black pepper
    • In a small bowl, combine chopped parsley, chopped fresh oregano, and minced garlic
    • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil into herb mixture; mix well
    • Evenly stuff the herb and garlic mixture into the cavity of each fish
    • Slice lemon into thin rounds; set aside lemon zest
    • Arrange lemon slices inside the fish cavities and on top of the fish
    • Drizzle remaining olive oil evenly over both sides of the fish
    • Place fish in a single layer on a parchment- or foil-lined baking tray
    • Sprinkle reserved lemon zest over the fish
    • Bake on the middle rack for 20–25 minutes, until flesh flakes easily with a fork and skin is lightly golden
    • Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes
    • Transfer fish to a warmed serving platter
    • Spoon any herb and lemon juices from the baking tray over the fish
    • Garnish with extra parsley if desired
    • Serving suggestion:
    • Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon, a crisp green salad, or lightly roasted Mediterranean vegetables
    • Plating suggestion:
    • Present fish whole at the table, garnished with reserved parsley and extra lemon zest for visual appeal